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WEBFrom technology appraisals to diagnostics, we produce lots of different types of guidance. Find out more about how we develop our guidance and how to use it. Guidance. Standards and indicators. Life sciences. British National Formulary (BNF) British National Formulary for Children (BNFC) Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS)
Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management - NICE
WEBAug 28, 2019 · Guidance. This guideline covers identifying and treating primary hypertension (high blood pressure) in people aged 18 and over, including people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes by helping healthcare professionals to diagnose hypertension accurately and …
Chronic kidney disease: assessment and management
WEBAug 25, 2021 · Guidance. This guideline covers care and treatment for people with, or at risk of, chronic kidney disease (CKD). It aims to prevent or delay the progression, and reduce the risk of complications and cardiovascular disease. It also covers managing anaemia and hyperphosphataemia associated with CKD. Last reviewed: 19 September …
The technology | National Early Warning Score systems that alert …
WEBFeb 18, 2020 · The technology. The National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) is a system for scoring the physiological measurements that are routinely recorded at the patient's bedside. Its purpose is to identify acutely ill patients, including those with sepsis, in hospitals in England. The NEWS2 scoring system measures 6 physiological parameters:
Bisphosphonates for treating osteoporosis | Guidance - NICE
WEBAug 9, 2017 · Overview. Evidence-based recommendations on the bisphosphonates alendronic acid, ibandronic acid, risedronate sodium and zoledronic acid for treating osteoporosis. NICE has produced a patient decision aid on bisphosphonates for treating osteoporosis to support discussions.
WEBIf your QRISK score is 10% over the next 10 years. On average, for every 100 people with this risk score who do not take a statin, over 10 years 10 people will get heart disease or have a stroke and 90 will not. If 100 people take a statin, over 10 years on average: about 90 people will not get heart disease or have a stroke, but would not even ...
Urinary tract infection (lower): antimicrobial prescribing - NICE
WEBOct 31, 2018 · 6 months to 5 years, 4 mg/kg (maximum 200 mg per dose) or 50 mg twice a day for 3 days. 6 years to 11 years, 4 mg/kg (maximum 200 mg per dose) or 100 mg twice a day for 3 days. 12 years to 15 years, 200 mg twice a day for 3 days. Nitrofurantoin (if estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is 45 ml/minute or more):
Cellulitis and erysipelas: antimicrobial prescribing - NICE
WEBSep 27, 2019 · Before treating cellulitis or erysipelas, consider drawing around the extent of the infection with a single-use surgical marker pen to monitor progress. Be aware that redness may be less visible on darker skin tones. 1.1.4. Offer an antibiotic for people with cellulitis or erysipelas.
Shared decision making | NICE guidelines | NICE guidance | Our ...
WEBShared decision making is a joint process in which a healthcare professional works together with a person to reach a decision about care. It involves choosing tests and treatments based both on evidence and on the person's individual preferences, beliefs and values.
Intravenous fluid therapy in adults in hospital - NICE
WEBDec 10, 2013 · Assess and manage patients' fluid and electrolyte needs as part of every ward review. Provide intravenous (IV) fluid therapy only for patients whose needs cannot be met by oral or enteral routes, and stop as soon as possible. 1.1.2. Skilled and competent healthcare professionals should prescribe and administer IV fluids, and assess and …