Category: Guidelines

UK Sepsis Trust

UK Sepsis Trust Guidelines The UK Sepsis Trust provides comprehensive guidelines for the identification, treatment, and management of sepsis. These guidelines reflect the latest evidence and best practices, aiming to improve patient outcomes through early recognition and prompt intervention. 1. Identification of Sepsis: Use of National Early Warning Score (NEWS2): Sepsis Red Flags:Healthcare professionals should […]

Surviving Sepsis Campaign

Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines 2021: summary Initial Resuscitation: Antimicrobial Therapy: Hemodynamic Support: Ventilation: Blood Products: Adjunctive Therapies: Organ Support: Nutrition: Goals of Care: These guidelines emphasise early and aggressive management to improve outcomes. For further details, refer to the Surviving Sepsis Campaign 2021 Guidelines.

Human 👀 Tissue Act

Human Tissue Act 2004: Overview The Human Tissue Act 2004 is a key piece of legislation in the UK that regulates the removal, storage, use, and disposal of human tissue. This Act is fundamental to ensuring ethical and legal standards in the handling of human tissue and organs for medical and research purposes. Key Provisions […]

ICS Guidelines for Adult Organ and Tissue Donation

The Intensive Care Society (ICS) in the UK provides comprehensive guidelines for the management of adult organ and tissue donation. These guidelines aim to optimise donor care, ensure ethical practices, and enhance the viability of organs for transplantation. Key elements include: 2. Consent for Donation: 3. Haemodynamic Optimisation: 4. Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance 5. Respiratory […]

BLS, ILS, & ALS Guidelines for Cardiac Arrest

The management of cardiac arrest involves following the guidelines provided by the Resuscitation Council UK, tailored for different levels of care: Basic Life Support (BLS), Immediate Life Support (ILS), and Advanced Life Support (ALS). Below is a comprehensive overview of the recommended actions for asystole, pulseless electrical activity (PEA), ventricular tachycardia (VT), and ventricular fibrillation […]

NMC 2015 code of professional conduct

he Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code 2015 outlines the professional standards of practice and behaviour that nurses and midwives must adhere to in the UK. These standards ensure that patients receive high-quality care and that nurses and midwives maintain their professional integrity. Here’s a simplified overview of the key principles of the NMC Code […]