This guideline covers the assessment, preparation, training and monitoring needed when using sedation in people aged under 19. It aims to help healthcare professionals decide when sedation is the most clinically and cost effective option for reducing pain and anxiety during operations for children and yo...
This guideline covers diagnosing and treating delirium in people aged 18 and over in hospital and in
long-term residential care or a nursing home. It also covers identifying people at risk of developing
delirium in these settings and preventing onset. It aims to improve diagnosis of delirium and reduce
h...
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD (which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis) in people aged 16 and older. It aims to help people with COPD to receive a diagnosis earlier so that they can benefit from treatments to reduce symptoms, improve q...
