Respiratory Clinical Decision Tools

The Respiratory Toolkit brings together practical Clinical Decision Tools for common respiratory conditions you manage across outpatient practice, giving you a clear, consistent framework for assessment, treatment, follow-up, and safe disposition.

What’s Included in the Respiratory Toolkit

Toolkit Topics

Respiratory Emergencies

  • Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
  • Pneumothorax
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Hemoptysis
  • Respiratory Distress – Initial Approach
  • Chest Pain Cardiac Vs Non-Cardiac

Upper Respiratory

  • Covid (Upper-Dominant)
  • Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
  • RSV (Adults)
  • Influenza (Adults)
  • Viral Upper Respiratory Infection

Lower Respiratory

  • Pneumonia – Outpatient
  • COPD Exacerbation
  • Asthma Exacerbation
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Subacute Cough (3-8 Weeks)
  • Chronic Cough (>8 Weeks)

Built Around the CLEAR Framework

Each tool uses the CLEAR Framework to organize the clinical decision, from the initial story and red flags to treatment, follow-up, and safe disposition. The structure stays consistent, so you spend less time searching and more time deciding what to do next.