Resultados: 45

    Guía para el cuidado de pacientes adultos críticos con COVID-19 en las Américas - versión 2

    Esta guía de práctica clínica provee recomendaciones informadas por la evidencia para la identificación de marcadores y factores de riesgo de mortalidad de los pacientes críticos, control de la infección, recolección de muestras, cuidado de soporte (ventilatorio y hemodinámico), tratamiento farma...

    Guidelines for critical care of seriously ill adult patients with Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Americas: short version

    This clinical practice guideline provides evidence-informed recommendations for infection control, specimen collection, supportive care, pharmacological treatment, and prevention of complications. The recommendations are directed to all health care staff who deal with patients in emergency departments an...

    Prevención, diagnóstico y tratamiento de la influenza estacional. Guía de Práctica Clínica: Evidencias y Recomendaciones

    La finalidad de esta guía es establecer un referente nacional para orientar la toma de decisiones clínicas basadas en recomendaciones sustentadas en la mejor evidencia disponible. Esta guía pone a disposición del personal del primer, segundo y tercer nivel de atención las recomendaciones basadas en ...

    WHO guideline on use of ferritin concentrations to assess iron status in individuals and populations

    This guideline provides global, evidence-informed recommendations on the use of indicators for assessing a population’s iron status and application of the use of ferritin concentrations for monitoring and evaluating iron interventions. his guideline aims to help WHO Member States and their partners to ...

    Prostate cancer: diagnosis and management

    This guideline covers the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer in secondary care, including information on the best way to diagnose and identify different stages of the disease, and how to manage adverse effects of treatment. It also includes recommendations on follow-up in primary care for people...

    Suspected neurological conditions: recognition and referral

    This guideline covers the initial assessment of symptoms and signs that might indicate a neurological condition. It helps non-specialist healthcare professionals to identify people who should be offered referral for specialist investigation....

    Lung cancer: diagnosis and management

    This guideline covers diagnosing and managing non-small-cell and small-cell lung cancer. It aims to improve outcomes for patients by ensuring that the most effective tests and treatments are used, and that people have access to suitable palliative care and follow-up....

    WHO guidelines for the use of thermal ablation for cervical pre-cancer lesions

    The objectives of these guidelines are: • to provide evidence-based guidance on the use of thermal ablation to treat cervical precancer; and • to support countries to update their national guidelines for the use of thermal ablation for cervical precancer. These guidelines were developed using the W...

    Integrated care for older people (ICOPE): Guidance on person-centred assessment and pathways in primary care

    This handbook draws on the work of the many people around the world dedicated to the care and support of older people. The primary intended audience for this handbook is health and social care workers in the community and in primary care settings. The guidance in this handbook will help community health...