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This guideline covers when to offer and discuss caesarean birth, procedural aspects of the operation, and care after caesarean birth. It aims to improve the consistency and quality of care for women and pregnant people who are thinking about having a caesarean birth or have had a caesarean birth in the past and are now pregnant again.
This guideline covers preventing and treating surgical site infections in adults, young people and children who are having a surgical procedure involving a cut through the skin. It focuses on methods used before, during and after surgery to minimise the risk of infection.
Hysteroscopic metroplasty of a uterine septum for recurrent miscarriage (HTG364)
Evidence-based recommendations on hysteroscopic metroplasty of a uterine septum for recurrent miscarriage. This involves removing the septum using instruments passed through a thin tube with a camera inserted into the womb.
Hysteroscopic metroplasty of a uterine septum for primary infertility (HTG363)
Evidence-based recommendations on hysteroscopic metroplasty of a uterine septum for primary infertility. This involves inserting a hysteroscope into the uterus through the cervix after cervical dilation, and excising the septum. The aim is to reduce morbidity and shorten the recovery period.
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This guideline covers care for women of any age (including girls and young women under 18) who request an abortion. It aims to improve the organisation of services and make them easier for women to access. Detailed recommendations on conducting abortions at different gestational stages are also included, to ensure that women get the safest and most effective care possible.
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.
This guideline covers the recognition, diagnosis and early management of suspected sepsis in pregnant or recently pregnant people. It includes recommendations on recognition and early assessment, initial treatment, escalating care, finding and controlling the source of infection, early monitoring, information and support, and training and education.
Nasal Alar SpO2 sensor for monitoring oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry (MIB113)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Nasal Alar SpO2 sensor for monitoring oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry .
This guideline covers safe midwifery staffing in all maternity settings, including at home, in the community, in day assessment units, in obstetric units, and in units led by midwives (both alongside hospitals and free-standing). It aims to improve maternity care by giving advice on monitoring staffing levels and actions to take if there are not enough midwives to meet the needs of women and babies in the service.
Ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage: diagnosis and initial management (NG126)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage in women, trans men and non-binary people with complications, such as pain and bleeding, in early pregnancy (that is, up to 13 completed weeks of pregnancy). It aims to improve how early pregnancy loss is diagnosed, and the support that is given, to limit the psychological impact of their loss.
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Adrenal insufficiency: identification and management (NG243)
This guideline covers identifying and managing adrenal insufficiency (hypoadrenalism) in babies, children, young people and adults. It aims to improve the treatment of primary, secondary and tertiary adrenal insufficiency, and the prevention and management of adrenal crisis.
The geko device for reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism (HTG344)
Evidence-based recommendations on the geko device for reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism.
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 and pregnant trans men and non-binary people 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.
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- Overview
- Using this guideline
- Information and support for parents and carers
- Prevention and risk reduction
- Risk factors and clinical indicators: early-onset neonatal infection
- Risk factors and clinical indicators: late-onset neonatal infection
- Investigations before starting antibiotics for early-onset or late-onset neonatal infection
- Principles around use of antibiotics for early-onset or late-onset neonatal infection