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.
WEBUse clinical judgement to determine when further observation is needed after injury. Make a provisional written radiology report available within 1 hour of the scan. Algorithm 3: selecting people 16 and over for imaging of the cervical spine. Person 16 or over presenting to the emergency department with a head injury.
Atrial fibrillation: diagnosis and management - NICE
WEBApr 27, 2021 · 1.1.2. Perform a 12‑lead electrocardiogram (ECG) to make a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation if an irregular pulse is detected in people with suspected atrial fibrillation with or without symptoms. [2021] 1.1.3. In people with suspected paroxysmal atrial fibrillation undetected by 12‑lead ECG recording:
Intravenous fluid therapy in adults in hospital - NICE
WEBAssess 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 monitor ...
Type 1 diabetes in adults: diagnosis and management - NICE
WEBAug 26, 2015 · This guideline covers care and treatment for adults (aged 18 and over) with type 1 diabetes. It includes advice on diagnosis, education and support, blood glucose management, cardiovascular risk, and identifying and managing long-term complications
Clostridioides difficile infection: antimicrobial prescribing - NICE
WEBJul 23, 2021 · This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for managing Clostridioides difficile infection in adults, young people and children aged 72 hours and over in community and hospital settings. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance. The recommendations do not cover diagnosis.
Recommendations | Blood transfusion | Guidance - NICE
WEBNov 18, 2015 · need regular blood transfusions for chronic anaemia. 1.2.2. When using a restrictive red blood cell transfusion threshold, consider a threshold of 70 g/litre and a haemoglobin concentration target of 70–90 g/litre after transfusion. 1.2.3.
Type 2 diabetes in adults: management | Guidance - NICE
WEBDec 2, 2015 · Guidance. This guideline covers care and management for adults (aged 18 and over) with type 2 diabetes. It focuses on patient education, dietary advice, managing cardiovascular risk, managing blood glucose levels, and identifying and managing long-term complications. For information on related topics see our …
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia in adults ... - NICE
WEBThis guideline covers investigating and managing gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and dyspepsia in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve the treatment of GORD and dyspepsia by making detailed recommendations on Helicobacter pylori eradication, and specifying when to consider laparoscopic fundoplication and referral to specialist services