NG127, 125 & 134: Clinical guidelines, NICE guidance and quality standards
NG127-Suspected neurological conditions: recognition and referral
This NICE guideline was published in May 2019 and covers the initial assessment of symptoms and signs that might indicate a neurological condition. It makes recommendations for people over the ages of 16, as well as children and young people, and has been written for:
- non-specialist healthcare professionals in primary and secondary care
- healthcare professionals in neurology departments
- people with suspected neurological conditions, their families and carers.
For more information please visit:
www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng127
NG125 – Surgical site infections: prevention and treatment
This NICE guideline was published in April 2019 and covers preventing and treating surgical site infections in adults, young people and children who are having a surgical procedure involving a cut through the skin.
It makes recommendations on:
- nasal decolonisation before surgery
- antiseptic skin preparation during surgery
- antiseptics and antibiotics before wound closure
- methods of wound closure.
For more information, please visit:
www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng125
NG134 – Depression in children and young people: identification and management
This NICE guideline was published in June 2019 and covers identifying and managing depression in children and young people aged 5 to 18 years. It aims to improve recognition and assessment and promote effective treatments for mild, moderate and severe depression.
It makes recommendations on:
- psychological therapies for mild depression
- psychological therapies for moderate to severe depression.
It’s been created for healthcare professionals, commissioners and providers, and children and young people with depression and their families and carers.
For more information, please visit:
www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng134
