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Updated NGC Summaries

Use the index below to find guidelines (listed by guideline developer) that have been updated. Select "All" to see a complete list of updated NGC Guideline Summaries (organized alphabetically by guideline developer). In each case the withdrawn guideline has been replaced with a new/revised guideline. For a list of guidelines that have been permanently withdrawn from the site, go to Withdrawn NGC Summaries.

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The National Guideline Clearinghouse™ currently contains 1744 guidelines that have been superceded.

Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing

  1. Advance directives: protecting patient's rights. (NGC-2742)
    • Ramsey G, Mitty E. Advance directives: protecting patient's rights. In: Mezey M, Fulmer T, Abraham I, Zwicker DA, editor(s). Geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. 2nd ed. New York (NY): Springer Publishing Company, Inc.; 2003. p. 265-91. [33 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Advance directives. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. (NGC-6348)

  2. Assessing cognitive function. (NGC-2734)
    • Foreman MD, Fletcher K, Mion LC, Trygstad L. Assessing cognitive function. In: Mezey M, Fulmer T, Abraham I, Zwicker DA, editor(s). Geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. 2nd ed. New York (NY): Springer Publishing Company, Inc.; 2003. p. 99-115. [6 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Assessing cognitive function. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. (NGC-6350)

  3. Assessment of function: of critical importance to acute care of older adults. (NGC-2730)
    • Kresevic DM, Mezey M. Assessment of function. In: Mezey M, Fulmer T, Abraham I, Zwicker DA, editor(s). Geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. 2nd ed. New York (NY): Springer Publishing Company, Inc.; 2003. p. 31-46. [18 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Assessment of function. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. (NGC-6343)

  4. Delirium: strategies for assessing and treating. (NGC-2735)
    • Foreman MD, Mion LC, Trygstad L, Fletcher K. Delirium: strategies for assessing and treating. In: Mezey M, Fulmer T, Abraham I, Zwicker DA, editor(s). Geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. 2nd ed. New York (NY): Springer Publishing Company, Inc.; 2003. p. 116-40. [20 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Delirium: prevention, early recognition, and treatment. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. (NGC-6345)

  5. Depression in older adults. (NGC-2738)
    • Kurlowicz LH. Depression in older adults. In: Mezey M, Fulmer T, Abraham I, Zwicker DA, editor(s). Geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. 2nd ed. New York (NY): Springer Publishing Company, Inc.; 2003. p. 185-206. [33 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Depression. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. (NGC-6344)

  6. Evaluating excessive sleepiness in the older adult. (NGC-2731)
    • Umlauf MG, Chasens ER, Weaver TE. Excessive sleepiness. In: Mezey M, Fulmer T, Abraham I, Zwicker DA, editor(s). Geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. 2nd ed. New York (NY): Springer Publishing Company, Inc.; 2003. p. 47-65. [35 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Excessive sleepiness. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. (NGC-6347)

  7. Mealtime difficulties for older persons: assessment and management. (NGC-2732)
    • Amella EJ. Mealtime difficulties. In: Mezey M, Fulmer T, Abraham I, Zwicker DA, editor(s). Geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. 2nd ed. New York (NY): Springer Publishing Company, Inc.; 2003. p. 66-82. [28 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Mealtime difficulties. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. (NGC-6351)

  8. Medication in older adults. (NGC-2739)
    • Fulmer T, Foreman MD, Zwicker CD. Medication in older adults. In: Mezey M, Fulmer T, Abraham I, Zwicker DA, editor(s). Geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. 2nd ed. New York (NY): Springer Publishing Company, Inc.; 2003. p. 207-28. [41 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Reducing adverse drug events. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. (NGC-6342)

  9. Pain management. (NGC-2740)
    • Horgas AL, McLennon SM. Pain management. In: Mezey M, Fulmer T, Abraham I, Zwicker DA, editor(s). Geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. 2nd ed. New York (NY): Springer Publishing Company, Inc.; 2003. p. 229-50. [46 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Pain management. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. (NGC-6352)

  10. Preventing falls in acute care. (NGC-2736)
    • Resnick B. Preventing falls in acute care. In: Mezey M, Fulmer T, Abraham I, Zwicker DA, editor(s). Geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. 2nd ed. New York (NY): Springer Publishing Company, Inc.; 2003. p. 141-64. [25 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Preventing falls in acute care. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. (NGC-6349)

  11. Preventing pressure ulcers and skin tears. (NGC-2737)
    • Ayello EA. Preventing pressure ulcers and skin tears. In: Mezey M, Fulmer T, Abraham I, Zwicker DA, editor(s). Geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. 2nd ed. New York (NY): Springer Publishing Company, Inc.; 2003. p. 165-84. [45 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Preventing pressure ulcers and skin tears. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. (NGC-6346)

Health Care Association of New Jersey

  1. Fall management guidelines. (NGC-4178)
    • Health Care Association of New Jersey (HCANJ). Fall management guidelines. Hamilton (NJ): Health Care Association of New Jersey (HCANJ); 2005 Feb. 25 p.

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Fall management guideline. (NGC-5216)

  2. Pain management guidelines. (NGC-4177)
    • Health Care Association of New Jersey (HCANJ). Pain management guidelines. Hamilton (NJ): Health Care Association of New Jersey (HCANJ); 2005 Jan. 18 p.

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Pain management guideline. (NGC-5217)

Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Clinician's Network

  1. Adapting your practice: treatment and recommendations for homeless patients with asthma. (NGC-3491)
    • Bonin E, Brammer S, Brehove T, Hale A, Hines L, Kline S, Kopydlowski MA, Misgen M, Obias ME, Olivet J, O'Sullivan A, Post P, Rabiner M, Reller C, Schulz B, Sherman P, Strehlow AJ, Yungman J. Adapting your practice: treatment and recommendations for homeless patients with asthma. Nashville (TN): Health Care for the Homeless Clinicians' Network, National Health Care for the Homeless Council, Inc.; 2003. 28 p. [11 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Adapting your practice: treatment and recommendations for homeless patients with asthma. (NGC-6355)

  2. Adapting your practice: treatment and recommendations for homeless patients with diabetes mellitus. (NGC-3494)
    • Brehove T, Bloominger MJ, Gillis L, Meierbachtol DA, Richardson VJ, Strehlow AJ. Adapting your practice: treatment and recommendations for homeless patients with diabetes mellitus. Nashville (TN): Health Care for the Homeless Clinicians' Network, National Health Care for the Homeless Council, Inc.; 2002 Jun. 10 p. [6 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Adapting your practice: treatment and recommendations for homeless patients with diabetes mellitus. (NGC-5663)

Healthways

  1. Inpatient management guidelines for people with diabetes. (NGC-2443)
    • American Healthways. Inpatient management guidelines for people with diabetes. Nashville (TN): American Healthways, Inc; 2002 Mar. 18 p. [48 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Inpatient management guidelines for people with diabetes. (NGC-3868)

Heart Failure Society of America, Inc

  1. Heart Failure Society of America guidelines for management of patients with heart failure caused by left ventricular systolic dysfunction: pharmacological approaches. (NGC-1962)
    • Heart Failure Society of America. Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) practice guidelines. HFSA guidelines for management of patients with heart failure caused by left ventricular systolic dysfunction--pharmacological approaches. J Card Fail 1999 Dec;5(4):357-82. [130 references]


    • HFSA guidelines for management of patients with heart failure caused by left ventricular systolic dysfunction--pharmacological approaches. Heart Failure Society of America. Pharmacotherapy 2000 May;20(5):495-522. [130 references]

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Prevention of ventricular remodeling, cardiac dysfunction, and heart failure: HFSA 2006 comprehensive heart failure practice guideline. (NGC-4988)

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Evaluation of patients for ventricular dysfunction and heart failure: HFSA 2006 comprehensive heart failure practice guideline. (NGC-4989)

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Management of asymptomatic patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction: HFSA 2006 comprehensive heart failure practice guideline. (NGC-4990)

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Nonpharmacological management and health care maintenance of patients with chronic heart failure: HFSA 2006 comprehensive heart failure practice guideline. (NGC-4991)

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Heart failure in patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction: HFSA 2006 comprehensive heart failure practice guideline. (NGC-4992)

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Managing patients with hypertension and heart failure: HFSA 2006 comprehensive heart failure practice guideline. (NGC-4999)

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Evaluation and management of patients with acute decompensated heart failure: HFSA 2006 comprehensive heart failure practice guideline. (NGC-4997)

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Evaluation and therapy for heart failure in the setting of ischemic heart disease: HFSA 2006 comprehensive heart failure practice guideline. (NGC-4998)

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Management of heart failure in special populations: HFSA 2006 comprehensive heart failure practice guideline. (NGC-5000)

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Myocarditis: current treatment: HFSA 2006 comprehensive heart failure practice guideline. (NGC-5001)

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Disease management in heart failure: HFSA 2006 comprehensive heart failure practice guideline. (NGC-4993)

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Electrophysiologic testing and use of devices in heart failure: HFSA 2006 comprehensive heart failure practice guideline. (NGC-4994)

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Surgical approaches to the treatment of heart failure: HFSA 2006 comprehensive heart failure practice guideline. (NGC-4995)

    CURRENT NGC SUMMARY: Evaluation and management of patients with heart failure and preserved left ventricular ejection fraction: HFSA 2006 comprehensive heart failure practice guideline. (NGC-4996)


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