当前 ,严重急性呼吸综合征 (SARS)正在我国流行 ,儿童也被累及。非典型肺炎在儿科本来就较常见 ,SARS与其如何鉴别 ,是广大儿科医师面临的一个首要问题。中华医学会儿科学分会呼吸学组和《中华儿科杂志》编辑部 ,共同组织有关专家进行了认真讨论。在总结广州和北京经验的基础上 ,根据儿科特点 ,参考卫生部SARS诊断最新标准 ,制定了儿童SARS诊断标准和诊疗方案 (试行 ) ,希望对儿科同行诊断和处理SARS工作有所帮助。SARS本身是一种新的疾病 ,对它的认识更需不断总结与提高。因此 ,我们期待大家在执行中提出宝贵意见 ,使之不断完善 Currently, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is prevalent in our country and children are also involved. SARS has always been more common in pediatrics, SARS and how to identify it, is a major problem facing the majority of pediatricians. Chinese Medical Association of Pediatrics respiratory group and “China Pediatrics” editorial department, jointly organized the relevant experts conducted a serious discussion. Based on the experience of Guangzhou and Beijing, based on the characteristics of pediatrics and referring to the latest SARS diagnosis standard issued by the Ministry of Health, the diagnostic criteria and diagnosis and treatment plan for SARS in children are formulated (for trial implementation), hoping to help pediatric colleagues diagnose and deal with SARS. SARS itself is a new disease, its understanding needs to be constantly summed up and improved. Therefore, we look forward to putting forward valuable suggestions in the course of implementation so that we can make continuous improvements