Influenza

FOAMEd Wiki - Influenza, last updated 4/12/25

General Approach	Source	Year
Influenza in the ED: The Basics and Why is my patient so sick?	emDocs	2019
Flu Tests in Summer and Other Bad Ideas	JournalFeed	2018
N-95 or Plain Surgical Mask?	JournalFeed	2018

Antiviral Therapy	Source	Year
Baloxavir (Xofluza), a New Influenza Anti-Viral Medication is FDA Approved, But Does it Work?	REBEL EM	2018
Baloxavir for Influenza Prophylaxis	REBEL EM	2020
Neuraminidase Inhibitors For Treatment of Influenza	TheNNT	2021
The ALIC4E Trial: Oseltamivir + Usual Care vs Usual Care Alone	REBEL EM	2020
The Tamiflu Debacle	REBEL EM	2018
Tamiflu doesn't work	First10EM	2020
Guideline Review: 2018 IDSA Update on Influenza (Infographic)	ALiEM	2019
IDSA Guideline on Seasonal Influenza Management 2018	REBEL EM	2019
Influenza Update: IDSA 2018 Guidelines Detailed Review	ALiEM	2019