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Diabetes: treatment during pregnancy

6 January 2022Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of diabetes in pregnancy

Heartburn and Dyspepsia: treatment during pregnancy

6 January 2022Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of heartburn and dyspepsia in pregnancy

Thrush or vaginal candida: treatment during pregnancy

6 January 2022Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of thrush or vaginal Candida in pregnancy

Using oral anticoagulants during breastfeeding

2 November 2021Warfarin is the preferred choice during breastfeeding; rivaroxaban or dabigatran may also be used. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Considering sodium content of medicines

26 October 2021High sodium content can make some medicines unsuitable for patients on a salt-restricted diet. Alternative products exist for a range of conditions.

Benzylpenicillin injection for suspected meningitis

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering benzylpenicillin prior to transfer to secondary care in suspected bacterial meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia.

Ioversol contrast agent

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering ioversol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Gadoxetate disodium contrast agent

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering gadoxetate disodium intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Gadoteridol contrast agent

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering gadoteridol intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.

Gadobenate dimeglumine contrast agent

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering gadobenate dimeglumine intravenously for imaging investigations and procedures by registered Radiographers.