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exacerbations of chronic inflammatory respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? Any explanatory notes(if...
Immunisation: flu vaccine for people with long-term conditions (IND152)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with coronary heart disease, stroke or transient ischemic attack, diabetes and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who have influenza immunisation in the preceding 1 August and 31 March. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM122
to CPAP in people with OSAHS, obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) and COPD–OSAHS (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease–OSAHS)...
pneumonia and type I respiratory failure without a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? CG191/3
Evidence-based recommendations on procalcitonin testing for diagnosing and monitoring sepsis (ADVIA Centaur BRAHMS PCT assay, BRAHMS PCT Sensitive Kryptor assay, Elecsys BRAHMS PCT assay, LIAISON BRAHMS PCT assay and VIDAS BRAHMS PCT assay)
This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute cough associated with an upper respiratory tract infection or acute bronchitis in adults, young people and children. It aims to limit antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
This guideline covers assessing, diagnosing and managing physical health problems of people in prison. It aims to improve health and wellbeing in the prison population by promoting more coordinated care and more effective approaches to prescribing, dispensing and supervising medicines.
Excess winter deaths and illness and the health risks associated with cold homes (NG6)
This guideline covers reducing the health risks (including preventable deaths) associated with living in a cold home. It aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people vulnerable to the cold. Improving the temperature in homes, by improving energy efficiency, may also help reduce unnecessary fuel consumption.
Help to Care Mobile App: Supporting care workers and carers to identify and prevent deterioration
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in over 16s: diagnosis and management
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with a current diagnosis of heart failure due to left ventricular systolic dysfunction, who are currently treated with a beta-blocker licensed for heart failure. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM173
Evidence-based recommendations on electrical stimulation to improve muscle strength in chronic respiratory conditions, chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease. This involves delivering electrical impulses to weakened muscles using electrodes placed on the skin.
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derived from programmes designed principally for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is likely that the needs of...
evidence review F: positive airway pressure therapy variants for OSAHS, OHS and COPD–OSAHS overlap syndrome. Source guidance details...
evidence review F: positive airway pressure therapy variants for OSAHS, OHS and COPD–OSAHS overlap syndrome. Source guidance details...
Bronchoscopic thermal vapour ablation for upper-lobe emphysema (IPG652)
Evidence-based recommendations on bronchoscopic thermal vapour ablation for upper-lobe emphysema in adults. This involves using steam to destroy the diseased part of the lung.
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