CLINICAL GUIDELINES Flashcards
what is the name of the whiplash guidelines
SIRA
what do the SIRA guidelines say for whiplash
early treatment
reassurance
encourage pain free activity
pain management
ongoing care
referrals to specialists
what is the name of the guideline for low back pain
NICE
What does the nice low back pain guideline recommend
encourage pain free activity
education
stretch and strength excercise
cautious meds use
reassurance
what is the name of the headache guideline
NICE
what do the nice headache guidelines suggest for general headache
headache diary
further investigation or referral if red flags
do not refer people with TTH migraine or cluster for imaging solely for reassurance
what do the nice guidelines suggest for TTH
aspirin paracetamol or NSAIDS
no opioids
what do the nice guidelines suggest for migraines
compination therapy with oral triptan and NSAIDS
start with most affordable options
no opioids
what do the nice guidelines recommend for cluster ha
discussion of neuro imaging
do not offer paracetamol nsaids or opioids or oral triptans
recommends nasal triptans and oxygen
what is the name of the guideline for osteoarthritis
NICE
what does nice recommend for osteoarthritis
topical nsaids and paracetamol over other meds
manual therapy and stretching with core exercises
self management = (behavioural changes) weight loss, exercise, general strength and fitness
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE GUIDELINE FOR ROTATOR CUFF SYNDROME
UNSW rotator cuff syndrome guidelines
what do the UNSW guidelines suggest for the management of roattor cuff syndrome
early intervention
prioritise non surgical options = rest, manual therapy
pain meds = paracaetamol and NSAIDS
involve patients in decision making and goal setting
