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Digital technologies to support self-management of COPD: early value assessment (HTG736)
Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on digital technologies to support self-management of COPD.
Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for Barrett's oesophagus. This involves using a light-activated drug (called a photosensitising agent) with a laser to destroy the abnormal cells and to promote the growth of healthy cells.
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This guideline covers diagnosing and managing multiple sclerosis in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve the quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis by promoting prompt and effective symptom management and relapse treatment, and comprehensive reviews.
Mechanical clot retrieval for treating acute ischaemic stroke (IPG548)
Evidence-based recommendations on mechanical clot retrieval for treating acute ischaemic stroke in adults. This involves using a device to remove the blood clot from the brain to restore normal blood flow.
Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic hypothermia for acute ischaemic stroke in adults. This involves using a cooling device to reduce the body’s temperature after a stroke.
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This quality standard covers the initial assessment and management of suspected acute respiratory infection in over 16s, including acute respiratory infection virtual wards.
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- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Documented initial assessment
- Quality statement 2: Prescribing antimicrobials
- Quality statement 3: Antibiotic duration
- Quality statement 4: Information about acute respiratory infection virtual wards
- Quality statement 5: Multidisciplinary team
- Quality statement 6: Support to self-manage on a virtual ward
- Quality statement 7: Virtual ward discharge summaries
Implantation of a sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation device for chronic cluster headache (IPG527)
Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation device for chronic cluster headache. This involves implanting a device into the cheek to stimulate a group of nerves called the sphenopalatine ganglion.
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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Interstitial photodynamic therapy for malignant parotid tumours (IPG259)
Evidence-based recommendations on interstitial photodynamic therapy for malignant parotid tumours. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into a vein and using a special light to activate it and destroy the tumour cells.
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Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for brain tumours. This involves giving the patient a drug that makes the tissue sensitive to light and then activating it with a laser light source to destroy the tumour cells.
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Endobronchial valve insertion to reduce lung volume in emphysema (IPG600)
Evidence-based recommendations on endobronchial valve insertion to reduce lung volume in emphysema. This involves placing small one-way valves in some airways leading to damaged parts of the lungs.
Endobronchial nerve ablation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (IPG714)
Evidence-based recommendations endobronchial nerve ablation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This involves destroying (ablating) the nerves on the outside of the airway (endobronchial nerves) to improve breathing.
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This guideline covers risk assessment, prevention and treatment in children, young people and adults at risk of, or who have, a pressure ulcer (also known as a bedsore or pressure sore). It aims to reduce the number of pressure ulcers in people admitted to secondary or tertiary care or receiving NHS care in other settings, such as primary and community care and emergency departments.
This guideline covers assessment and early management of head injury in babies, children, young people and adults. It aims to ensure that people have the right care for the severity of their head injury, including direct referral to specialist care if needed.
Neonatal infection: antibiotics for prevention and treatment (NG195)
This guideline covers preventing bacterial infection in healthy babies of up to and including 28 days corrected gestational age, treating pregnant women whose unborn baby is at risk of infection, and caring for babies of up to and including 28 days corrected gestational age with a suspected or confirmed bacterial infection. It aims to reduce delays in recognising and treating infection and prevent unnecessary use of antibiotics. The guideline does not cover viral infections.