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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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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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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 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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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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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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Wound Management Formulary - Hull University Teaching ...

Clinicians must order wound care products that are on the CHCP Wound Management Formulary from NWOS using the online Formeo system. For wound care products that are marked on the Formulary requiring ‘Clinical Reasoning’ it is the responsibility of the prescribing nurse to complete this form and record in the patient’s electronic record.

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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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Recommended Lab Monitoring for Common Medications

Jul 19, 2010 · Thyroid function tests • Amiodarone: Baseline and every six months 30 Can cause hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism • Incidence of hyperthyroidism may be as high as 10%. 30 • Incidence of hypothyroidism may be as high as 22%. 30 • Management options include discontinuation; levothyroxine for hypothyroidism; or corticosteroids, antithyroid

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TREATING EATING DISORDERS - Psychiatry

Thyroid testing: Decreased T 3 with increase in reverse T 3 in AN Serum cortisol: Increased serum cortisol in AN Vitamin assays: In severe cases, folate, B 12, niacin, and thiamine deficiencies in AN Gastrointestinal In AN, abdominal pain, bloating, Liver function tests: Occasionally abnormal liver

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Factsheet Lithium Preparations

thyroxine. Monitor thyroid function tests. Polyuria and polydipsia *Uncommon Transient following initiation. Try reducing dose. May occur more frequently with twice-daily dosing. If persists, check creatinine and U&Es. Advise patient drinks fluid in moderation to avoid changes in fluid balance. Diarrhoea *Uncommon May be a sign of toxicity ...

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