Guidelines
5 entriesNDoH Hospital-level adult STG
- Family Planning Referrals from Primary CareIntra-uterine contraceptive copper or levonorgestrel device Implants Injectable contraception INTRA-UTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE COPPER OR LEVONORGESTREL DEVICE General Measures ICD-10 code: N92.0-1 + (Z30.5) Where there is excessive bleeding after insertion of IUCD or levonorgestrel device: Exclude perforation of the uterus. Irregular bleeding and/or cramping for >3 months: ICD-10 code: N92.1/→
- Febrile NeutropeniaDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral/Consultation D70 DESCRIPTION Febrile neutropenia is conventionally defined as an absolute neutrophil count of <0.5 x 10 9 /L with a temperature of greater than 38°C for >1 hour or a single temperature of 38.3°C, but any neutropaenic patient showing clinical signs of sepsis should be investigated. Note: - This is a medical emergen→
- ForewordI proudly present the updated 2024 editions of both the Primary Healthcare (PHC) and Adult Hospital Level (AHL) Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) and Essential Medicines List (EML). These guidelines aim to enhance transparency and support the delivery of high-quality treatment options at both PHC and hospital levels. They reflect the evolving clinical needs of our population as well as the int→
- Fungal InfectionsStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 Edition→
- Furuncles and AbscessesStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 Edition→