NICE provides evidence-based guidance for the UK National Health Service, with many guidelines adopted internationally for their rigorous methodology and practical approach.
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease in adults: assessment and management (NICE guideline NG203)
•Publication Year: 2021 (Updated 2024)
•Direct Link: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng203
•Key Topics: CKD identification, monitoring, referral criteria, complications
•Implementation Tools: Patient decision aids, audit tools
•Updates: eGFR equations, cardiovascular risk assessment
Chronic kidney disease (stage 4 or 5): management of anaemia (NICE guideline NG8)
•Publication Year: 2015
•Direct Link: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng8
•Key Topics: Iron therapy, ESA treatment, monitoring protocols
•Implementation Tools: Treatment pathways, cost-effectiveness data
•Quality Standards: Linked quality measures available
Acute Kidney Injury
Acute kidney injury: prevention, detection and management (NICE guideline NG148)
•Publication Year: 2019
•Direct Link: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng148
•Key Topics: AKI prevention, early detection, management protocols
•Implementation Tools: AKI care bundles, e-alerts
•Quality Standards: CG169 quality standard available
Renal Replacement Therapy
Renal replacement therapy and conservative management (NICE guideline NG107)
•Publication Year: 2018
•Direct Link: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng107
•Key Topics: RRT modality selection, conservative care, shared decision-making
•Implementation Tools: Decision aids, patient information
•Economic Analysis: Cost-effectiveness models included
Peritoneal Dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis: peritonitis diagnosis and management (NICE guideline NG195)
•Publication Year: 2020
•Direct Link: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng195
•Key Topics: Peritonitis prevention, diagnosis, antibiotic treatment
•Implementation Tools: Treatment algorithms, audit measures
•Updates: Antibiotic resistance patterns, exit site care
Hyperphosphataemia
Hyperphosphataemia in chronic kidney disease: management (NICE guideline CG157)
•Publication Year: 2013
•Direct Link: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg157
•Key Topics: Phosphate binder selection, dietary management
•Implementation Tools: Treatment pathways, monitoring schedules
•Technology Appraisals: Related NICE TAs available