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.

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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Chronic Wound Care Guidelines

5. Dressings 5.1 Use dressing that maintains a moist wound healing environment. 5.2 Use clinical judgment to select moist wound dressing that facilitates continued moisture. Wet-to-dry dressings are not considered continuously moist and are an inappropriate wound dressing selection. 5.3 Select dressing to manage exudates and protect peri-wound ...

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HCPCS CODING AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR WOUND …

97602: Removal of devitalized tissue from wound(s), nonselective debridement, without anesthesia (e.g., wet-to-moist dressings, enzymatic, abrasion, larval therapy), including topical application(s), wound assessment, and instruction(s) for ongoing care, per session. LEVEL I: …

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Infection Control Inservice - Autonomy Home Care Agency LLC

wound dressings). • Remove gloves right before leaving the wash your hands. Wash your hands ASAP! • Wear a gown in the room if the client has drainage, has diarrhea, or is incontinent. Remove the gown right before leaving the room. • Use a disinfectant to clean stethoscopes, used on the infected client. 3. Droplet

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Billing and Coding Guidelines for Wound Care

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 tissue is exposed.

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support

equipment for work in health care settings 438 Unit 94: Develop and prepare speech and language therapy resources for alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) use 441 Unit 95: Carry out wound drainage care 445 Unit 96: Monitor and maintain the environment and resources during and after health care activities 450

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nursing services Dressings and wound management

• The wound must be producing enough exudate to activate the silver. If the wound is dry the silver dressing should be moistened with water to activate the silver. Do not moisten with normal saline as this will deactivate the silver • Do not wet/pre-moisten alginate or gelling cellulose fibre silver dressings

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Wound Assessment - Wound Care Resource

Wound Location The location of the wound will also impact on determining a diagnosis and contribute to the plan(3). Below is a table showing locations and their likely correlations to wound type. However, this is just a guide and not a diagnosis. Site of wound & type of ulcer Site Type of ulcer Lower third of leg below knee Venous ulcer

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