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Faecal microbiota transplant for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (IPG485)
Evidence-based recommendations on faecal microbiota transplant for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection. This involves introducing enteric bacteria from the faeces of healthy donors to restore a healthy balance of bacteria in the gut.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Biopatch for venous or arterial catheter sites .
Antimicrobial prescribing: eravacycline for complicated intra-abdominal infections in adults (ES40)
Summary of the evidence on eravacycline for complicated intra-abdominal infections in adults
U-Drain for people needing night drainage of urine or dialysis fluid (MIB95)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on U-Drain for people needing night drainage of urine or dialysis fluid .
Gastro-oesophageal reflux in children and young people (QS112)
This quality standard covers managing symptoms of reflux (regurgitation or bringing up feeds) in babies, children and young people (under 18). It also covers diagnosing and managing gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (also called GORD), which is more severe reflux and heartburn. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS112
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Information about gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) in infants
- Quality statement 2: Breast-fed infants – feeding assessment
- Quality statement 3: Formula-fed infants – stepped-care approach
- Quality statement 4: Alginate therapy
- Quality statement 5: Symptoms that do not need investigation or treatment
- Quality statement 6: Acid-suppressing drugs
- Quality statement 7: Upper gastrointestinal (GI) contrast study
Urinary tract infection (recurrent): antimicrobial prescribing (NG112)
This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections in children, young people and adults who do not have a catheter. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the needle-free arterial non-injectable connector .
Evidence-based recommendations on colistimethate sodium (Colobreathe) and tobramycin (TOBI Podhaler) dry powders for inhalation for treating pseudomonas lung infection in cystic fibrosis in people of 6 years and over.
Complicated urinary tract infections: ceftolozane/tazobactam (ESNM74)
Summary of the evidence on ceftolozane/tazobactam for treating complicated urinary tract infections to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
This quality standard covers the effective use of antimicrobial medicines (including antibiotics) to reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance, which is when antimicrobial medicines lose their effectiveness. It covers all settings and all types of antimicrobials for treating bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic infections. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS121
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Advice on self-limiting conditions
- Quality statement 2: Back-up (delayed) prescribing
- Quality statement 3: Recording information
- Quality statement 4: Microbiological samples
- Quality statement 5: Data collection and feedback
- Quality statement 6 (developmental statement): electronic prescribing systems
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This guideline covers care and support for adults with cerebral palsy. It aims to improve health and wellbeing, promote access to services and support participation and independent living.
UroShield for preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (HTG620)
Evidence-based recommendations on UroShield for preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
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.
AdenoPlus point-of-care test for diagnosing adenoviral conjunctivitis (MIB46)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the AdenoPlus point-of-care test for diagnosing adenoviral conjunctivitis
Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on point-of-care tests for urinary tract infections to improve antimicrobial prescribing.