COVID-19 rapid guideline: critical care in adults (NG159)
This guideline has been updated and replaced by NICE COVID-19 rapid guideline NG191.
This guideline has been updated and replaced by NICE COVID-19 rapid guideline NG191.
May 2022: This guideline has been withdrawn because current practice is to manage COVID-19 risk in line with risk of other respiratory infections. For people with COVID-19 see our guideline on managing COVID-19.
Evidence-based recommendations on trabectedin (Yondelis) for treating advanced soft tissue sarcoma (tumours/cancer)
Evidence-based recommendations on Leukomed Sorbact for preventing surgical site infection after caesarean section or vascular surgery
Evidence-based recommendations on mepolizumab (Nucala) for treating severe eosinophilic asthma in adults
Evidence-based recommendations on brolucizumab (Beovu) for treating wet age-related macular degeneration in adults
This guideline covers diagnosing, monitoring and managing any type of primary brain tumour or brain metastases in people aged 16 or over. It aims to improve diagnosis and care, including standardising the care people have, how information and support are provided, and palliative care.
Evidence-based recommendations on the VAC Veraflo Therapy system for acute infected or chronic wounds that are failing to heal
Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive radical hysterectomy for early stage cervical cancer. This involves removing the uterus, cervix, upper
Evidence-based recommendations on trifluridine–tipiracil (Lonsurf) for treating metastatic gastric cancer or gastro-oesophageal junction adenocarcinoma in adult
Evidence-based recommendations on brigatinib (Alunbrig) for anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive advanced non-small-cell lung cancer that has not been
Evidence-based recommendations on self-expanding implant insertion into the intersphincteric space for faecal incontinence. This involves inserting implants
Evidence-based recommendations on the PLASMA system for transurethral resection and haemostasis of the prostate
Evidence-based recommendations on encorafenib (Braftovi) plus cetuximab (Erbitux) for treating BRAF V600E mutation-positive metastatic colorectal cancer in
This guideline covers vitamin D use in the context of COVID-19. It is for adults, young people and children in hospitals and community settings. Vitamin D is important for bone and muscle health. It may also have a role in the body's immune response to respiratory viruses.
Evidence-based recommendations on atezolizumab (Tecentriq) with bevacizumab (Avastin) for treating advanced or unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma in adults
Evidence-based recommendations on caplacizumab (Cablivi) with plasma exchange and immunosuppression for treating acute acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic
This guideline covers managing diabetes and its complications in women who are planning pregnancy or are already pregnant. It aims to improve the diagnosis of gestational diabetes and help women with diabetes to self-manage their blood glucose levels before and during pregnancy.
This guideline covers managing acute and chronic pancreatitis in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve quality of life by ensuring that people have the right treatment and follow-up, and get timely information and support after diagnosis.
This guideline covers assessment, treatment, monitoring and inpatient care for children, young people and adults with eating disorders. It aims to improve the care people receive by detailing the most effective treatments for anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa.
This guideline covers assessing and managing osteoarthritis in adults. It covers both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. It promotes effective treatment options to control joint pain and improve function in people with osteoarthritis.
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in people aged 18 and over. Rapid changes in diagnostic methods, endovascular treatments and vascular services associated with new specialties in surgery and interventional radiology have resulted in considerable uncertainty and variation in practice. This guideline aims to resolve that uncertainty and variation.
This guideline covers assessing and managing low back pain and sciatica in people aged 16 and over. It outlines physical, psychological, pharmacological and surgical treatments to help people manage their low back pain and sciatica in their daily life. The guideline aims to improve people’s quality of life by promoting the most effective forms of care for low back pain and sciatica.
Evidence-based recommendations on upadacitinib (Rinvoq) for severe active rheumatoid arthritis in adults
Evidence-based recommendations on venetoclax (Venclyxto) with obinutuzumab for untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in adults
Evidence-based recommendations on liraglutide (Saxenda) for managing overweight and obesity alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity in
Evidence-based recommendations on Zio XT for detecting cardiac arrhythmias
Evidence-based recommendations on darolutamide (Nubeqa) for treating hormone-relapsed prostate cancer in adults at high risk of developing metastatic disease
Evidence-based recommendations on pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for untreated metastatic or unresectable recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) in a
NICE is unable to make a recommendation on durvalumab (Imfinzi) in combination for untreated extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer in adults because AstraZenec
This guideline has been updated and replaced by NICE COVID-19 rapid guideline NG191.
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.
Evidence-based recommendations on carfilzomib (Kyprolis) for previously treated multiple myeloma in adults
Evidence-based recommendations on isatuximab (Sarclisa) with pomalidomide and dexamethasone for treating relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma in adults
Evidence-based recommendations on galcanezumab (Emgality) for preventing migraine in adults
Evidence-based recommendations on using drug-eluting stents in adults
Evidence-based recommendations on using coronary artery stents in adults
Evidence-based recommendations on swallowable gastric balloon capsules for weight loss in adults. This involves swallowing a capsule containing a balloon that
Evidence-based recommendations on siponimod (Mayzent) for treating secondary progressive multiple sclerosis in adults
This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for human and animal bites (excluding insect bites) in adults, young people and children aged 72 hours and over. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
Evidence-based recommendations on pressurised intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy for peritoneal carcinomatosis in adults. This involves spraying the inside of
Evidence-based recommendations on balloon cryoablation for Barrett’s oesophagus. This involves using a balloon filled with cold gas to destroy abnormal cells
Evidence-based recommendations on balloon cryoablation for squamous dysplasia of the oesophagus. This involves using a balloon filled with cold gas to destroy
Evidence-based recommendations on volanesorsen (Waylivra) for treating familial chylomicronaemia syndrome in adults
Evidence-based recommendations on nivolumab (Opdivo) for advanced squamous non-small-cell lung cancer in adults after chemotherapy
Evidence-based recommendations on SEM Scanner 200 for preventing pressure ulcers
Evidence-based recommendations on osimertinib (Tagrisso) for treating epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) T790M mutation-positive locally advanced or
Evidence-based recommendations on osimertinib (Tagrisso) for untreated locally advanced or metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation-positive
This guideline has been updated and replaced by NICE COVID-19 rapid guideline NG191.
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing rheumatoid arthritis. It aims to improve quality of life by ensuring that people with rheumatoid arthritis have the right treatment to slow the progression of their condition and control their symptoms. People should also have rapid access to specialist care if their condition suddenly worsens.