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Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of metal rib reinforcements to stabilise a flail chest wall. This involves using metal (usually titanium) to stabilise the ‘flail’ segment of chest wall.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 October 2010

A clear focus on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) driving up uptake of Covid, Flu and Pneumonia vaccines to reduce infective exacerbations and emergency hospital admissions due to those exacerbations.

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on RespiraSense for continuously monitoring respiratory rate .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

5 July 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on Xeomin (botulinum neurotoxin type A) for treating chronic sialorrhoea (excessive salivation and drooling) caused by neurological conditions in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

9 October 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on balloon dilatation of systemic to pulmonary arterial shunts in children. This involves inflating a balloon inserted into the area so blood can flow through more easily.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 July 2004

Summary of the evidence on rituximab for treating autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (AIHA) to inform local NHS planning and decision-making

Result type

Evidence summary

Published

10 February 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in postneonatal children. This involves connecting the child's internal circulation to an external blood pump and artificial lung.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 January 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on cryotherapy for malignant endobronchial obstruction. This involves using cold temperatures to destroy the cancer tissue that’s causing a blockage.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 November 2005

This guideline has been updated and replaced by NICE's guideline on pneumonia: diagnosis and management (NG250).

Result type

Clinical guideline

Last updated

31 October 2023

This guideline has been updated and replaced by NICE's guideline on pneumonia: diagnosis and management (NG250).

Result type

Antimicrobial prescribing guideline

Published

16 September 2019

This guideline has been updated and replaced by NICE's guideline on pneumonia in adults: diagnosis and management (NG250).

Result type

Antimicrobial prescribing guideline

Published

16 September 2019

This guideline covers assessing and reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE or blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) in people aged 16 and over in hospital. It aims to help healthcare professionals identify people most at risk and describes interventions that can be used to reduce the risk of VTE.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

13 August 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation for oropharyngeal dysphagia in adults. This involves electrically stimulating nerves in the throat or neck, while the person swallows. The aim is to strengthen the muscles involved in swallowing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

19 December 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on remdesivir (Veklury) and tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (Evusheld) for treating COVID-19.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

8 May 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on stent insertion for bleeding oesophageal varices. This involves temporarily inserting a tube-shaped mesh covered in plastic (called a stent) into the oesophagus.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 April 2011