Joint distraction for knee osteoarthritis without alignment correction (IPG529)
Evidence-based recommendations on joint distraction for knee osteoarthritis without alignment correction
Evidence-based recommendations on joint distraction for knee osteoarthritis without alignment correction
Evidence-based recommendations on suture fixation of acute disruption of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis (ligament injuries)
Evidence-based recommendations on electrotherapy for treating grade I to III haemorrhoids in adults. This involves using electric current to shrink the
Evidence-based recommendations on the implantation of a sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation device for treating chronic cluster headaches
Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for treating gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) syndrome
Evidence-based recommendations on the insertion of an epiretinal prosthesis for treating retinitis pigmentosa (RP)
Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound-enhanced, catheter-directed thrombolysis for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound-enhanced, catheter-directed thrombolysis for pulmonary embolism (PE)
This guideline covers interventions and support for children, young people and adults with a learning disability and behaviour that challenges. It highlights the importance of understanding the cause of behaviour that challenges, and performing thorough assessments so that steps can be taken to help people change their behaviour and improve their quality of life. The guideline also covers support and intervention for family members or carers.
This guideline covers the short-term management of violence and aggression in adults (aged 18 and over), young people (aged 13 to 17) and children (aged 12 and under). It is relevant for mental health, health and community settings. The guideline aims to safeguard both staff and people who use services by helping to prevent violent situations and providing guidance to manage them safely when they occur.
Evidence-based recommendations on the implantation of a left ventricular assist device for destination therapy in people ineligible for heart transplant
Evidence-based recommendations on the insertion of a balloon device to disimpact an engaged fetal head before an emergency caesarean section
Evidence-based recommendations on implanting a duodenal–jejunal bypass liner for managing type 2 diabetes
Evidence-based recommendations on endobronchial nitinol coils to improve lung function in emphysema (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD])
This guideline covers reducing the health risks (including preventable deaths) associated with living in a cold home. It aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people vulnerable to the cold. Improving the temperature in homes, by improving energy efficiency, may also help reduce unnecessary fuel consumption.
This guideline covers safe and effective use of medicines in health and social care for people taking 1 or more medicines. It aims to ensure that medicines provide the greatest possible benefit to people by encouraging medicines reconciliation, medication review, and the use of patient decision aids.
This guideline covers safe midwifery staffing in all maternity settings, including at home, in the community, in day assessment units, in obstetric units, and in units led by midwives (both alongside hospitals and free-standing). It aims to improve maternity care by giving advice on monitoring staffing levels and actions to take if there are not enough midwives to meet the needs of women and babies in the service.
Evidence-based recommendations on flexible endoscopic treatment for a pharyngeal pouch (Zenker's diverticulum)
Evidence-based recommendations on eculizumab (Soliris) for treating atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome in adults and children
Evidence-based recommendations on open reduction of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)
Evidence-based recommendations on hysteroscopic metroplasty of a uterine septum for recurrent miscarriage
Evidence-based recommendations on hysteroscopic metroplasty of a uterine septum for primary infertility
Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a shock or load absorber for mild to moderate symptomatic medial knee osteoarthritis
Evidence-based recommendations on single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (surgery to remove the gallbladder) for treating problematic gallstones
Evidence-based recommendations on telemetric adjustable pulmonary artery banding for treating pulmonary hypertension in infants with congenital heart defects
Evidence-based recommendations on inserting an annular disc implant at lumbar discectomy for treating lumbar disc herniation (slipped disc)
Evidence-based recommendations on inserting a collagen plug to close an abdominal wall enterocutaneous fistula
Evidence-based recommendations on combined endoscopic and laparoscopic removal of colonic polyps (growths)
Evidence-based recommendations on the total prosthetic replacement of temporomandibular joint (joint between the skull and lower jaw)
Evidence-based recommendations on assessing motility of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract using a wireless capsule to investigate motility disorders
Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive (keyhole) video-assisted thyroidectomy (surgery to remove the thyroid gland)
Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive (keyhole) video-assisted parathyroidectomy to remove abnormal parathyroid glands
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for treating squamous dysplasia of the oesophagus
Evidence-based recommendations on powdered micodebrider turbinoplasty for inferior turbinate hypertrophy (swollen ridges in the nose)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for Barrett’s oesophagus with low-grade dysplasia or no dysplasia
This guideline covers organisational and managerial approaches to safe nurse staffing of inpatient wards for people aged 18 and over in acute hospitals. It aims to ensure that patients receive the nursing care they need, regardless of the ward to which they are allocated, the time of the day, or the day of the week.
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic saphenous vein harvest for coronary artery bypass grafting in coronary artery disease (CAD)
Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency tissue reduction for turbinate hypertrophy (swollen ridges in the nose that narrow the nasal passage)
Evidence-based recommendations on gastroelectrical stimulation for treating gastroparesis
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for primary hyperhidrosis (excess sweating) of the upper limb (palm of hand and armpit)
Evidence-based recommendations on arthroscopic radiofrequency chondroplasty for discrete chondral defects of the articular cartilage in the knee
Evidence-based recommendations on bioresorbable stent implantation for treating coronary artery disease (CHD)
Evidence-based recommendations on faecal microbiota transplant for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection. This involves introducing enteric bacteria from
Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (artificial lung) for acute heart failure in adults
Evidence-based recommendations on the insertion of a magnetic bead band for faecal (bowel) incontinence
Evidence-based recommendations on transoral carbon dioxide (CO2) laser surgery for primary treatment of oropharyngeal malignancy (throat cancer)
This guideline covers good practice for managing medicines in care homes. It aims to promote the safe and effective use of medicines in care homes by advising on processes for prescribing, handling and administering medicines. It also recommends how care and services relating to medicines should be provided to people living in care homes.
Evidence-based recommendations on electrochemotherapy for primary basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and primary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) (skin cancer)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (cutting off nerve signals to stop blushing) for primary facial blushing
Evidence-based recommendations on optical coherence tomography to guide percutaneous coronary intervention (near-infrared light for artery imaging)