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MR-proADM test for use with clinical deterioration scores in cases of suspected infection (MIB195)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the MR-proADM test for use with clinical deterioration scores in cases of suspected infection .
Urinary tract infection in under 16s: diagnosis and management (NG224)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing first or recurrent upper or lower urinary tract infection (UTI) in babies, children and young people under 16. It aims to achieve more consistent clinical practice, based on accurate diagnosis and effective management. It does not cover babies, children and young people with urinary catheters in situ, neurogenic bladders, significant pre-existing urinary tract disorders (uropathies), underlying renal disease or immunosuppression, or recurrent UTI in sexually active girls and young women under 16. It also does not cover babies, children and young people in intensive care units.
Cellulitis and erysipelas: antimicrobial prescribing (NG141)
This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for adults, young people, children and babies aged 72 hours and over with cellulitis and erysipelas. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
Evidence-based recommendations on teduglutide (Resvestive) for treating short bowel syndrome in people 1 year and above.
November 2025: We have withdrawn this quality standard following the launch of new NICE guidelines on suspected sepsis in people aged 16 or over, suspected sepsis in under 16s and suspected sepsis in pregnant or recently pregnant people. This quality standard is now partially replaced by NICE's quality standard on suspected sepsis in over 16s. Quality standards for sepsis in people under 16 and for people who are or have recently been pregnant will publish when paediatric and maternity early warning score tools are reviewed for the next update to the NICE guidelines in 2026. For any queries, please contact qualitystandards@nice.org.uk.
This guideline covers parenteral nutrition (intravenous feeding) for babies born preterm, up to 28 days after their due birth date and babies born at term, up to 28 days after their birth. Parenteral nutrition is often needed by preterm babies, critically ill babies, and babies who need surgery.
information:- A descriptive study involving patients who have had neutropenic sepsis and their carers should be undertaken to find out...
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. It does not cover pregnant women, and those with severe liver or renal disease, diabetes or burns.
This guideline covers identifying and caring for adults who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition in hospital or in their own home or a care home. It offers advice on how oral, enteral tube feeding and parenteral nutrition support should be started, administered and stopped. It aims to support healthcare professionals identify malnourished people and help them to choose the most appropriate form of support.
This guideline covers the routine postnatal care that women and their babies should receive in the first 8 weeks after the birth. It includes the organisation and delivery of postnatal care, identifying and managing common and serious health problems in women and their babies, how to help parents form strong relationships with their babies, and baby feeding. The recommendations on emotional attachment and baby feeding also cover the antenatal period.
Endo-SPONGE for treating low rectal anastomotic leak (HTG605)
Evidence-based recommendations on Endo-SPONGE for treating low rectal anastomotic leak.
Randomised studies should investigate primary prophylaxis of neutropenic sepsis in 2 populations: children and young people (aged under...
Evidence-based recommendations on midcarpal hemiarthroplasty for wrist arthritis in adults. This involves using a metal implant to create an artificial wrist joint, to relieve pain and maintain movement.
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This quality standard covers diagnosing, assessing and treating community-acquired and hospital-acquired pneumonia in babies over 1 month (corrected gestational age), children, young people and adults. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement. It does not cover ventilator associated pneumonia or COVID-19 pneumonia.
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Evidence-based recommendations on total wrist replacement. This involves creating an artificial wrist joint consisting of metal implants attached to the end of the arm and to the hand, separated by a spacer to allow movement.
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