Should I take a statin? This decision aid can help you if you are thinking about taking a statin. It is . for people who do not already have heart disease and have not had a stroke.
Recommendations | Antenatal care | Guidance - NICE
Aug 19, 2021 · People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in NICE's information on making decisions about your care.. Making decisions using NICE guidelines explains how we use words to show the strength (or certainty) of our recommendations, and has information about prescribing medicines (including …
Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management - NICE
Aug 28, 2019 · 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 treat it effectively
Are any of these high-risk factors present: •a GCS score of 12 or less on initial assessment •intubation •a definitive diagnosis of cervical spine injury is needed urgently (for example, if cervical spine manipulation is needed during
DRAFT FOR CONSULTATION Asthma: BTS/NICE/SIGN guideline DRAFT (June 2024) 1 of 87 1 2 3 Guideline 4 Asthma: diagnosis, monitoring and chronic 5 asthma management 6 Draft for consultation, June 2024 7 This guideline covers diagnosing, monitoring and managing asthma in adults, young people and children.
Overview | Acute coronary syndromes | Guidance - NICE
Nov 18, 2020 · This guideline covers the early and longer-term (rehabilitation) management of acute coronary syndromes. These include ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and unstable angina. The guideline aims to improve survival and quality of life for people who have a heart attack or unstable angina
Intravenous fluid therapy in adults in hospital - NICE
This guideline covers the general principles for managing intravenous (IV) fluid therapy in hospital inpatients aged 16 and over with a range of conditions. It aims to help prescribers understand the optimal amount and composition of IV fluids to be administered and the best rate at which to give them, to improve fluid prescribing and outcomes among people in hospital.
Semaglutide for managing overweight and obesity - NICE
Mar 8, 2023 · Why the committee made these recommendations. Management of overweight and obesity in adults includes lifestyle measures alone or with orlistat, or referral to specialist weight management services (such as tier 3 or 4), which might include liraglutide or bariatric surgery.
Depression in adults: treatment and management - NICE
Jun 29, 2022 · This guideline covers identifying, treating and managing depression in people aged 18 and over. It recommends treatments for first episodes of depression and further-line treatments, and provides advice on preventing relapse, and managing chronic depression, psychotic depression and depression with a coexisting diagnosis of personality disorder
Urinary tract infection (lower): antimicrobial prescribing - NICE
Oct 31, 2018 · Table 1 Antibiotics for non-pregnant women aged 16 years and over; Treatment Antibiotic, dosage and course length; First choices. If there are symptoms of pyelonephritis (such as fever) or a complicated urinary tract infection (UTI), see the NICE guideline on acute pyelonephritis for antibiotic choices.. Nitrofurantoin (if estimated glomerular filtration rate …