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Withdrawn NGC Summaries

Use the index below to find guidelines (listed by guideline developer) that have been withdrawn from the NGC Web site. Select "All" to see a complete list of withdrawn NGC Guideline Summaries (organized alphabetically by guideline developer). For a list of guidelines that have been updated, go to Updated NGC Summaries.

Guideline summaries are removed from the NGC Web site because they no longer meet the NGC Inclusion Criteria with respect to date, or because the guideline developer has indicated that the clinical practice guideline upon which the summary is based is obsolete, should no longer be used, or has not yet been replaced with a new/revised guideline. Please refer to the guideline developer's Web site, where available, for more information.

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The National Guideline Clearinghouse™ currently contains 1140 guidelines in the withdrawn archive.

Infectious Diseases Society of America

  1. 2002 guidelines for the use of antimicrobial agents in neutropenic patients with cancer. (NGC-2432)
    • Hughes WT, Armstrong D, Bodey GP, Bow EJ, Brown AE, Calandra T, Feld R, Pizzo PA, Rolston KV, Shenep JL, Young LS. 2002 guidelines for the use of antimicrobial agents in neutropenic patients with cancer. Clin Infect Dis 2002 Mar 15;34(6):730-51. [191 references]

  2. Guidelines for antimicrobial treatment of uncomplicated acute bacterial cystitis and acute pyelonephritis in women. (NGC-1897)
    • Warren JW, Abrutyn E, Hebel JR, Johnson JR, Schaeffer AJ, Stamm WE. Guidelines for antimicrobial treatment of uncomplicated acute bacterial cystitis and acute pyelonephritis in women. Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). Clin Infect Dis 1999 Oct;29(4):745-58. [82 references]

  3. Guidelines for quality standards for immunization. (NGC-2638)
    • Gardner P, Pickering LK, Orenstein WA, Gershon AA, Nichol KL. Guidelines for quality standards for immunization. Clin Infect Dis 2002 Sep 1;35(5):503-11. [48 references] PubMed

  4. Guidelines for the prevention of antimicrobial resistance in hospitals. (NGC-0700)
    • Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America and Infectious Diseases Society of America Joint Committee on the Prevention of Antimicrobial Resistance: guidelines for the prevention of antimicrobial resistance in hospitals. Clin Infect Dis 1997 Sep;25(3):584-99. [84 references]


    • Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America and Infectious Diseases Society of America Joint Committee on the Prevention of Antimicrobial Resistance: guidelines for the prevention of antimicrobial resistance in hospitals. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1997 Apr;18(4):275-91. [84 references]

  5. Practice guideline for evaluation of fever and infection in long-term care facilities. (NGC-1890)
    • Bentley DW, Bradley S, High K, Schoenbaum S, Taler G, Yoshikawa TT. Practice guidelines for evaluation of fever and infection in long-term care facilities. Clin Infect Dis 2000 Sep;31(3):640-53. [108 references]

  6. Practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of group A streptococcal pharyngitis. (NGC-2575)
    • Bisno AL, Gerber MA, Gwaltney JM, Kaplan EL, Schwartz RH. Practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of group A streptococcal pharyngitis. Clin Infect Dis 2002 Jul 15;35(2):113-25. [96 references]

  7. Practice guidelines for the management of cryptococcal disease. (NGC-1892)
    • Saag MS, Graybill RJ, Larsen RA, Pappas PG, Perfect JR, Powderly WG, Sobel JD, Dismukes WE. Practice guidelines for the management of cryptococcal disease. Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis 2000 Apr;30(4):710-8. [37 references]

  8. Practice guidelines for the management of infectious diarrhea. (NGC-2017)
    • Guerrant RL, Van Gilder T, Steiner TS, Thielman NM, Slutsker L, Tauxe RV, Hennessy T, Griffin PM, DuPont H, Sack RB, Tarr P, Neill M, Nachamkin I, Reller LB, Osterholm MT, Bennish ML, Pickering LK. Practice guidelines for the management of infectious diarrhea. Clin Infect Dis 2001 Feb 1;32(3):331-51. [222 references]

  9. Primary care of patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus. (NGC-0695)
    • Primary care of patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus. Clin Infect Dis 1998 Feb;26(2):275-6. [9 references]

  10. Quality standard for antimicrobial prophylaxis in surgical procedures. (NGC-0688)
    • Quality standard for antimicrobial prophylaxis in surgical procedures. Clin Infect Dis 1994 Mar;18(3):422-7. [49 references]


    • Quality standard for antimicrobial prophylaxis in surgical procedures. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1994 Mar;15(3):182-8. [49 references]

  11. Quality standard for assurance of measles immunity among health care workers. (NGC-0690)
    • Quality standard for assurance of measles immunity among health care workers. Clin Infect Dis 1994 Mar;18(3):431-6. [36 references]


    • Quality standard for assurance of measles immunity among health care workers. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1994 Mar;15(3):193-9. [36 references]

  12. Quality standard for the treatment of bacteremia. (NGC-0689)
    • Quality standard for the treatment of bacteremia. Clin Infect Dis 1994 Mar;18(3):428-30. [19 references]


    • Quality standard for the treatment of bacteremia. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1994 Mar;15(3):189-92. [19 references]

For more information, please refer to the Infectious Diseases Society of America Web site.

Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement

  1. Breast cancer treatment. (NGC-4542)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Breast cancer treatment. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2005 Sep. 57 p. [104 references]

  2. Cervical cancer screening. (NGC-4381)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Cervical cancer screening. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2005 Jun. 38 p. [41 references]

  3. Diagnosis and management of basic infertility. (NGC-3764)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Diagnosis and management of basic infertility. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2004 Jul. 47 p. [85 references]

  4. Lipid screening in adults. (NGC-3729)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Lipid screening in adults. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2004 Jun. 18 p. [18 references]

  5. Lipid screening in children and adolescents. (NGC-3730)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Lipid screening in children and adolescents. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2004 Jun. 17 p. [16 references]

  6. Major depression in adults for mental health care. (NGC-3624)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Major depression in adults for mental health care. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2004 May. 52 p. [154 references]

  7. Preventive counseling and education - by topic. (NGC-3668)
    • Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Preventive counseling and education - by topic. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2004 Jun. 69 p. [132 references]

For more information, please refer to the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement Web site.

Institute for Healthcare Quality, Inc

  1. QualityFIRST® coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction. (NGC-0731)
    • Institute for Healthcare Quality, Inc. QualityFirst guidelines [Medical Risk Management Software]. Minneapolis (MN): Institute for Healthcare Quality, Inc; 1998 Dec. QualityFirst coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction. [80 references]

  2. QualityFIRST® diabetes mellitus (adult). (NGC-0732)
    • Institute for Healthcare Quality, Inc.. QualityFirst guidelines [Medical Risk Management Software]. Minneapolis (MN): Institute for Healthcare Quality, Inc.; 2000 May . QualityFIRST diabetes mellitus (adult). [49 references]

  3. QualityFIRST® dysfunctional uterine bleeding. (NGC-0733)
    • Institute for Healthcare Quality, Inc. QualityFirst guidelines [Medical Risk Management Software]. Minneapolis (MN): Institute for Healthcare Quality, Inc; 1998 Dec. QualityFirst dysfunctional uterine bleeding. [40 references]

  4. QualityFIRST® pancreatitis (adult). (NGC-0734)
    • Institute for Healthcare Quality, Inc. QualityFirst guidelines [Medical Risk Management Software]. Minneapolis (MN): Institute for Healthcare Quality, Inc; 1998 Dec. QualityFirst pancreatitis (adult). [38 references]

For more information, please refer to the Institute for Healthcare Quality, Inc Web site.

Intracorp

  1. Abdominal aortic aneurysm. (NGC-4389)
    • Abdominal aortic aneurysm. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [19 references]

  2. Abnormal uterine bleeding/dysfunctional uterine bleeding. (NGC-4390)
    • Abnormal uterine bleeding/dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [22 references]

  3. Acute lymphocytic/lymphoblastic leukemia. (NGC-4227)
    • Acute lymphocytic/lymphoblastic leukemia. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [57 references]

  4. Acute myelogenous leukemia. (NGC-4228)
    • Acute myelogenous leukemia. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [61 references]

  5. Allergies: occupational/environmental. (NGC-3914)
    • Allergies: occupational/environmental. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2004. Various p.

  6. Angina pectoris. (NGC-3905)
    • Angina pectoris. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2004. Various p.

  7. Aortic regurgitation. (NGC-3906)
    • Aortic regurgitation. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2004. Various p.

  8. Aortic stenosis. (NGC-3907)
    • Aortic stenosis. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2004. Various p.

  9. Appendicitis. (NGC-4242)
    • Appendicitis. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [17 references]

  10. Arrhythmia. (NGC-3908)
    • Arrhythmia. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2004. Various p.

  11. Asthma. (NGC-4247)
    • Asthma. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [27 references]

  12. Atherosclerosis. (NGC-3909)
    • Atherosclerosis. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2004. Various p.

  13. Blunt chest trauma/chest wall contusions. (NGC-4248)
    • Blunt chest trauma/chest wall contusions. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [20 references]

  14. Breast cancer. (NGC-4231)
    • Breast cancer. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [41 references]

  15. Breast masses. (NGC-4232)
    • Breast masses. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [21 references]

  16. Bronchitis. (NGC-4249)
    • Bronchitis. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [20 references]

  17. Bunions. (NGC-4391)
    • Bunions. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [11 references]

  18. Burns. (NGC-3910)
    • Burns. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2004. Various p.

  19. Calcaneal/hindfoot injury. (NGC-4392)
    • Calcaneal/hindfoot injury. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [13 references]

  20. Cervical incompetence. (NGC-4393)
    • Cervical incompetence. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [13 references]

  21. Chemical inhalants/carbon monoxide inhalation. (NGC-3911)
    • Chemical inhalants/carbon monoxide inhalation. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2004. Various p.

  22. Chronic fatigue syndrome. (NGC-3912)
    • Chronic fatigue syndrome. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2004. Various p.

  23. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (NGC-3743)
    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2004. Various p.

  24. Cirrhosis. (NGC-4243)
    • Cirrhosis. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [20 references]

  25. Colon cancer. (NGC-4394)
    • Colon cancer. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [31 references]

  26. Concussion, mild head injury. (NGC-4395)
    • Concussion, mild head injury. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [21 references]

  27. Diabetes mellitus. (NGC-4397)
    • Diabetes mellitus. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [13 references]

  28. Diabetic ketoacidosis. (NGC-4398)
    • Diabetic ketoacidosis. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [14 references]

  29. Diverticular disease. (NGC-4399)
    • Diverticular disease. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [12 references]

  30. Fibromyalgia. (NGC-3913)
    • Fibromyalgia. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2004. Various p.

  31. Gastric cancer. (NGC-4233)
    • Gastric cancer. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [18 references]

  32. Gastritis. (NGC-4244)
    • Gastritis. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [19 references]

  33. Gestational diabetes. (NGC-4400)
    • Gestational diabetes. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [24 references]

  34. Hematuria. (NGC-4401)
    • Hematuria. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [12 references]

  35. Hemorrhoids. (NGC-4245)
    • Hemorrhoids. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [15 references]

  36. Hernias. (NGC-4246)
    • Hernias. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [21 references]

  37. Hyperemesis gravidarum. (NGC-4402)
    • Hyperemesis gravidarum. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [17 references]

  38. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: pre-eclampsia, eclampsia. (NGC-4403)
    • Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: pre-eclampsia, eclampsia. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [20 references]

  39. Intradiscal electrotherapy. (NGC-3745)
    • Intradiscal electrotherapy (IDET). Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2004. Various p.

  40. Kidney neoplasms - benign and malignant. (NGC-4234)
    • Kidney neoplasms - benign and malignant. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [18 references]

  41. Laryngeal cancer. (NGC-4404)
    • Laryngeal cancer. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [29 references]

  42. Lung cancer. (NGC-4405)
    • Lung cancer. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [30 references]

  43. Lymphoma - non-Hodgkin’s. (NGC-4235)
    • Lymphoma - non-Hodgkin's. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. various p. [18 references]

  44. Malignant melanoma. (NGC-4236)
    • Malignant melanoma. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [25 references]

  45. Meningitis. (NGC-4406)
    • Meningitis. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [16 references]

  46. Migraine. (NGC-4407)
    • Migraine. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [21 references]

  47. Multiple gestation. (NGC-4408)
    • Multiple gestation. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [23 references]

  48. Nephrolithiasis. (NGC-4409)
    • Nephrolithiasis. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [12 references]

  49. Oropharyngeal cancer. (NGC-4238)
    • Oropharyngeal cancer. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [25 references]

  50. Osteomyelitis. (NGC-4410)
    • Osteomyelitis. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [11 references]

  51. Ovarian cyst. (NGC-4411)
    • Ovarian cyst. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [15 references]

  52. Pelvic inflammatory disease. (NGC-4412)
    • Pelvic inflammatory disease. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [18 references]

  53. Placenta previa: antepartum hemorrhage. (NGC-4413)
    • Placenta previa: antepartum hemorrhage. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [13 references]

  54. Prostate cancer. (NGC-4239)
    • Prostate cancer. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [23 references]

  55. Pulmonary embolism/infarction. (NGC-4250)
    • Pulmonary embolism/infarction. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [28 references]

  56. Rib fractures. (NGC-4251)
    • Rib fractures. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [15 references]

  57. Rotator cuff tear. (NGC-3741)
    • Rotator cuff tear. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2004. Various p.

  58. Stem cell transplant for acute lymphocytic/lymphoblastic leukemia (adult). (NGC-4229)
    • Stem cell transplant for acute lymphocytic/lymphoblastic leukemia (adult). Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [47 references]

  59. Stem cell transplant for acute myelogenous leukemia. (NGC-4230)
    • Stem cell transplant for acute myelogenous leukemia. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [50 references]

  60. Thyroid cancer. (NGC-4240)
    • Thyroid cancer. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [29 references]

  61. Uterine cancer. (NGC-4241)
    • Uterine cancer. Philadelphia (PA): Intracorp; 2005. Various p. [13 references]