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The Therapeutics Handbook content has now been updated and includes the following main changes: Drug Overdose and Toxicity - changes to the

Adult Therapeutics Handbook: Content Update Sept 2017   The Therapeutics Handbook content has now been updated and includes the following main change:

The Therapeutics Handbook content has now been updated and includes the following main changes: Infections section:Guidelines which recommend...

The ‘Respiratory Inhalers – Identification Guide’ has been updated to include a number of new inhaler devices. Hard copies will be sent to wards across NHSGGC over the coming weeks.

The Therapeutics Handbook content has been updated and includes the following main change: Cardiovascular System section: Guidelines within the cardiova...

Guideline News May 2017 

The Therapeutics Handbook content has been updated and includes the following main changes: Resuscitation and Anaphylaxis section:The Management of Major Haemorrhage guideline has been updated to reflect current practices an...

NHSGGC guidelines recently updated on StaffNet

Immunocompromised Patients with fever

If neutropenic (or if not neutropenic but the source of infection is unknown) treat as per the Initial Management of Neutropenic Sepsis in Adults Guidelines.

If not neutropenic and the source of...

Missed doses of antibiotics leads to a reduced concentration in the blood with subsequent reduced efficacy. This not only adversely impacts the patient response but also promotes emergence of resistance. A missed...