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This guideline covers care for adults (aged 18 and over) having elective or emergency surgery, including dental surgery. It covers all phases of perioperative care, from the time people are booked for surgery until they are discharged afterward. The guideline includes recommendations on preparing for surgery, keeping people safe during surgery and pain relief during recovery.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

19 August 2020

This guideline covers encouraging people to increase the amount they walk or cycle for travel or recreation purposes.

Result type

Public health guideline

Published

28 November 2012

Evidence-based recommendations on high-intensity focused ultrasound for atrial fibrillation in association with other cardiac surgery. This involves using focused ultrasound energy to destroy cardiac tissue and disrupt abnormal electrical impulses.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 July 2006

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Acumen IQ sensor for predicting hypotension risk .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

6 July 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on evolocumab (Repatha) for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia or mixed dyslipidaemia in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

22 June 2016

and the complications of hypertension, such as myocardial infarction and stroke. Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Current evidence...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on andexanet alfa (Ondexxya) for reversing anticoagulation form apixaban or rivaroxaban in adults with life-threatening or uncontrolled bleeding.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Last updated

15 January 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic epicardial radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves using heat to destroy the selected areas of the heart to prevent the occurrence or conduction of abnormal electrical activity.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 January 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on adefovir dipivoxil (Hepsera) and peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys) for treating chronic hepatitis B in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

22 February 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on laser-assisted cerebral vascular anastomosis without temporary arterial occlusion. This involves using a special laser device to create a bypass without the need to temporarily interrupt the blood flow to the brain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 February 2008

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on CytoSorb for reducing risk of bleeding during cardiac surgery .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

2 February 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopically assisted mitral valve surgery. This involves repairing a defective valve through one or more small incisions between the ribs rather than one large incision through the breastbone (sternum).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

12 December 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on naltrexone–bupropion (Mysimba) for managing overweight and obesity in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

12 December 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins. This involves mixing a chemical with air or another gas to produce a foam, which is injected into the affected vein using ultrasound imaging to monitor its progress.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 February 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on inclisiran (Leqvio) for treating primary hypercholesterolaemia or mixed dyslipidaemia in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

6 October 2021