Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management - NICE
WEBAug 28, 2019 · Guidance. This guideline covers identifying and treating primary hypertension (high blood pressure) in people aged 18 and over, including people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes by helping healthcare professionals to diagnose hypertension accurately and …
WEBIf your QRISK score is 10% over the next 10 years. On average, for every 100 people with this risk score who do not take a statin, over 10 years 10 people will get heart disease or have a stroke and 90 will not. If 100 people take a statin, over 10 years on average: about 90 people will not get heart disease or have a stroke, but would not even ...
Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management - NICE
WEBAug 28, 2019 · When using HBPM to confirm a diagnosis of hypertension, ensure that: for each blood pressure recording, 2 consecutive measurements are taken, at least 1 minute apart and with the person seated and. blood pressure is recorded twice daily, ideally in the morning and evening and. blood pressure recording continues for at least 4 days, ideally …
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Urinary tract infection (lower): antimicrobial prescribing - NICE
WEB6 months to 5 years, 4 mg/kg (maximum 200 mg per dose) or 50 mg twice a day for 3 days. 6 years to 11 years, 4 mg/kg (maximum 200 mg per dose) or 100 mg twice a day for 3 days. 12 years to 15 years, 200 mg twice a day for 3 days. Nitrofurantoin (if estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is 45 ml/minute or more):
WEBDoctors usually diagnose pneumonia by asking about your symptoms and examining your chest. If you are in hospital a chest X-ray is usually carried out to confirm the diagnosis. Most pneumonia develops outside hospital, in the community (sometimes described as community-acquired pneumonia). However, sometimes people develop pneumonia while.
Cellulitis and erysipelas: antimicrobial prescribing - NICE
WEBSep 27, 2019 · Before treating cellulitis or erysipelas, consider drawing around the extent of the infection with a single-use surgical marker pen to monitor progress. Be aware that redness may be less visible on darker skin tones. 1.1.4. Offer an antibiotic for people with cellulitis or erysipelas.
Type 1 diabetes in adults: diagnosis and management - NICE
WEBAug 26, 2015 · This guideline covers care and treatment for adults (aged 18 and over) with type 1 diabetes. It includes advice on diagnosis, education and support, blood glucose management, cardiovascular risk, and identifying and managing long-term complications
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Intravenous fluid therapy in adults in hospital - NICE
WEBDec 10, 2013 · Assess and manage patients' fluid and electrolyte needs as part of every ward review. Provide intravenous (IV) fluid therapy only for patients whose needs cannot be met by oral or enteral routes, and stop as soon as possible. 1.1.2. Skilled and competent healthcare professionals should prescribe and administer IV fluids, and assess and …