Hull & East Riding Prescribing Committee

Guidelines for the Prescribing of: The Initiation, Management and Discontinuation of Pregabalin and Gabapentin prescribing for neuropathic pain in Primary Care 1. BACKGROUND Neuropathic pain (NeP) is defined as a pain arising as a direct consequence of a lesion or ... Acknowledgements - Derbyshire medicines management and West Essex CCG.

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SPECIALIST PALLIATIVE CARE OPIOID DRUG CONVERSION …

SPECIALIST PALLIATIVE CARE OPIOID DRUG CONVERSION CHART NOTE: When using this chart, calculate the total daily dose of morphine. Once conversion is calculated, ensure opioid dose is prescribed in divided doses as appropriate.

Rhinitis Guidelines - Home | Hull and East Yorkshire ...

Prescribing Guideline for Rhinitis Date approved HERPC: July 2017 Review: July 2020 Page 1 of 5 Hull & East Riding Prescribing Committee Rhinitis Guidelines

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Guidelines on Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism on ...

o Details of mechanical and/or pharmacological treatment provided o Baseline blood tests required for pharmacological treatments o Details of follow up required by GP or secondary care Supply up to 30 days of VTE prophylaxis and sharps bin if subcutaneous injection (up to 42 days post-partum and fracture clinic patients) OR

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Guidelines for the Investigation and Management of …

Investigation and management of B12 deficiency can be divided into two based on indications for assessment. 1. Strong suspicion with objective indications for testing ... Check anti-intrinsic factor antibodies anti-intrinsic factor antibodies +ve Lifelong treatment as pernicious anaemia No need for further testing anti-intrinsic factor

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Guidelines for the Medical Management of High Output Stoma

Octreotide may produce a reduction in stoma or fistula output, however the evidence to support its use is poor. The injections are painful to administer, there is a risk of developing gallstones and both hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia may occur. Octreotide can …

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Prescribing Guideline for Management of Orthostatic ...

Prescribing Guideline for Management of Orthostatic (Postural) Hypotension 1. BACKGROUND Definition Orthostatic hypotension is defined as a fall in blood pressure (BP) of at least 20 mm Hg systolic and 10 mm Hg diastolic within three minutes in …

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Post-Discharge Bariatric Information Leaflet For General ...

Alternatively oral Cyanocobalamin 1mg once daily can be prescribed as an alternative to Vitamin B12 injections. The Bariatric Service recommends annual Vitamin B12 blood tests POST-OPERATIVE BLOOD MONITORING

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Management of Constipation in Adults

Docusate sodium (alternative or additional stimulant with softener) up to 500mg daily in divided doses Sodium picosulfate (alternative stimulant) initially 5 – 10mg at night, increased to 15mg-30mg at night (split to BD dose in frail elderly patients) 3rd line : …

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MEDICINES MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR ANTIPSYCHOTICS

Thyroid function FBC LFTs Albumin Electrolytes Stabilise physical parameters ... and patients with a history of hormone-dependent breast cancer. Monitoring for the Effects of Raised Prolactin ... especially if using atypical associated with high levels of sedation.

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Billing and Coding Guidelines for Wound Care

Billing Guidelines Wound Care (CPT Codes 97597, 97598 and 11042-11047) 1. Active wound care procedures are performed to remove devitalized and/or necrotic tissue to promote healing. Debridement is the removal of foreign material and/or devitalized or contaminated tissue from or adjacent to a traumatic or infected wound until surrounding healthy ...

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BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES: WOUND MANAGEMENT IN …

32 BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR SKIN AND WOUND CARE IN EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES: WOUND MANAGEMENT IN DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS It has been suggested that up to 85% of amputations can be avoided when an effec-tive care plan is adopted20. Unfortunately, insufficient training, suboptimal assessment

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V.A.C. Therapy Clinical Guidelines

improved when KCI trained wound care professionals actively participate in the care of the wound. • have a nutrition evaluation to ensure adequate nutritional status and appropriate supplementation if required to optimize the healing process. • be on a pressure relief surface if the wound is over a bony prominence or in areas

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Symptom Management Guidelines: CARE OF MALIGNANT …

Malignant wound care can be organized around three core principles: treatment of the underlying problem and co-morbid conditions; local wound management; and symptom control Clinical assessment, documentation and evaluation are particularly important in palliative wound management where the

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GUIDELINES: PHYSICAL THERAPY DOCUMENTATION OF …

May 19, 2014 · these guidelines do not reflect all of the unique documentation requirements associated with the many specialty ... prognosis, and plan of care (including interventions) shall be documented, dated, and authenticated by the physical therapist who performs the service. ... • Wound o Activities, positioning, and postures that aggravate the wound ...

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COMBAT LIFESAVER / TACTICAL COMBAT CASUALTY CARE …

project which was composed of trauma management guidelines focusing on casualty care at the point of injury. d. TCCC guidelines are currently used throughout the US Military and various allied countries. e. TCCC guidelines were first introduced in 1996 for use by Special Operations corpsmen, medics, and pararescumen (PJs). f.

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EMERGENCY & TRAUMA CARE TRAINING COURSE

Emergency and Essential Surgical Care (EESC) programme www.who.int/surgery 1 | EMERGENCY & TRAUMA CARE TRAINING COURSE …

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