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Endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for squamous dysplasia of the oesophagus (IPG497)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for squamous dysplasia of the oesophagus. This involves using radiofrequency (heat) energy to destroy the abnormal cells and to promote the growth of healthy squamous cells.
This quality standard covers the care of women and their babies during labour and immediately after the birth. It covers women who go into labour at term, and includes women at low risk of complications during labour and those who go on to develop complications. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS105
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Choosing birth setting
- Quality statement 2: One-to-one care
- Quality statement 3: Cardiotocography and initial assessment of a woman in labour
- Quality statement 4: Stopping cardiotocography
- Quality statement 5: Interventions during labour
- Quality statement 6: Delayed cord clamping
- Quality statement 7: Skin-to-skin contact
Hysteroscopic metroplasty of a uterine septum for primary infertility (IPG509)
Evidence-based recommendations on hysteroscopic metroplasty of a uterine septum for primary infertility. This involves inserting a hysteroscope into the uterus through the cervix after cervical dilation, and excising the septum. The aim is to reduce morbidity and shorten the recovery period.
Single-anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy for treating morbid obesity (IPG569)
Evidence-based recommendations on single-anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy for treating morbid obesity. This involves reducing the size of the stomach and small intestine to reduce the amount of food absorbed.
This quality standard covers care for pregnant women who may be at risk of, or have symptoms and signs of, starting labour and giving birth early (preterm). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS135
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Providing information about potential signs and symptoms of preterm labour
- Quality statement 2: Prophylactic vaginal progesterone and prophylactic cervical cerclage
- Quality statement 3: Information for women having a planned preterm birth
- Quality statement 4: Tocolysis for women between 26+0 and 33+6 weeks of pregnancy
- Quality statement 5: Corticosteroids for women between 24+0 and 33+6 weeks of pregnancy
- Quality statement 6: Magnesium sulfate for women between 24+0 and 29+6 weeks of pregnancy
- Update information
This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE interventional procedures guidance 665.
This quality standard covers the diagnosis and management of cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and the prevention of sight loss. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS180
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- Quality statement 1: Referral – chronic open angle glaucoma and related conditions
- Quality statement 2: Referral for cataract surgery
- Quality statement 3: Treatment – late age-related macular degeneration (wet active)
- Quality statement 4: Monitoring late age-related macular degeneration (wet active)
- Quality statement 5: Reassessment – chronic open angle glaucoma or related conditions
- Quality statement 6: Certificate of vision impairment
- Update information
This guideline covers managing ulcerative colitis in children, young people and adults. It aims to help professionals to provide consistent high-quality care and it highlights the importance of advice and support for people with ulcerative colitis.
Endoscopic balloon dilatation for subglottic or tracheal stenosis (IPG425)
This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE interventional procedures guidance 719.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Optowire for measuring fractional flow reserve .
Biomarker tests to help diagnose preterm labour in women with intact membranes (HTG476)
Evidence-based recommendations on biomarker tests to help diagnose preterm labour in women with intact membranes. The tests are Actim Partus, PartoSure and the Rapid fetal fibronectin (fFN) 10Q Cassette Kit (at thresholds other than 50 nanograms/millilitre).
This guideline covers how to communicate the risks and benefits of natural sunlight exposure (specifically, the ultraviolet rays UVA and UVB) to help people understand why they may need to modify their behaviour to reduce their risk of skin cancer and vitamin D deficiency.
Subarachnoid haemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm: diagnosis and management (NG228)
This guideline covers diagnosing and treating an aneurysmal (caused by a ruptured aneurysm) subarachnoid haemorrhage and its complications. It provides recommendations to improve diagnosis and ensure that the most effective treatments are offered. It includes guidance on follow-up care and information for people (aged 16 and over) who have had an aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage, their families and carers.
Icare rebound tonometer to measure intraocular pressure (MIB57)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Icare rebound tonometer to measure intraocular pressure
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.