Use 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.
Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management - NICE
Aug 28, 2019 · When using HBPM to confirm a diagnosis of hypertension, ensure that: for each blood pressure recording, 2 consecutive measurements are taken, at least 1 minute apart and with the person seated and. blood pressure is recorded twice daily, ideally in the morning and evening and. blood pressure recording continues for at least 4 days, ideally for 7 days.
Recommendations | Blood transfusion | Guidance - NICE
Nov 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.
Urinary tract infection (lower): antimicrobial prescribing - NICE
Oct 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
Sep 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 …
Pneumonia (community-acquired): antimicrobial prescribing - NICE
Sep 16, 2019 · Offer an antibiotic(s) for adults, young people and children with community-acquired pneumonia. When choosing an antibiotic (see the recommendations on choice of antibiotic), take account of:. the severity assessment for adults, as set out in table 1 [amended 2021]. the severity of symptoms or signs for children …
Intravenous fluid therapy in adults in hospital - NICE
1.3.1. If patients need IV fluid resuscitation, use crystalloids that contain sodium in the range 130 to 154 mmol/l, with a bolus of 500 ml over less than 15 minutes. (For more information, see the table on composition of commonly used crystalloids …
Type 2 diabetes in adults: management | Guidance - NICE
Dec 2, 2015 · A very low carbohydrate diet has 20 to 50 grams per day of carbohydrate or less than 10% of a 2000 kcal/day diet. A ketogenic diet is a very low carbohydrate, high fat diet that is designed to induce ketosis. This guideline covers care and management for adults (aged 18 and over) with type 2 diabetes.
Sore throat (acute): antimicrobial prescribing - NICE
Jan 26, 2018 · This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute sore throat. It aims to limit antibiotic use and reduce antimicrobial resistance. Acute sore throat is often caused by a virus, lasts for about a week, and most people get better without antibiotics. Withholding antibiotics rarely leads to complications
Diverticular disease: diagnosis and management - NICE
Nov 27, 2019 · Guidance. This guideline covers the diagnosis and management of diverticular disease in people aged 18 years and over. It aims to improve diagnosis and care and help people get timely information and advice, including advice about symptoms and when to seek help. Last reviewed: 27 November 2019.