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- A Pragmatic Approach to Surgery during COVID-19 period in South AfricaGuidance documents released by SASA -19 April 2020→
- A Quick Guide for Usage of these GuidelinesThis guideline aims to assist healthcare workers with antibiotic prescribing for common clinical syndromes in adult patients in South Africa, utilising Local and International guidelines, key publications, and expert opinion.→
- A) Introduction and Professional BehaviourIntroduction for Surgical staff at GSH surgery department→
- A) Introduction to Surgical EmergenciesSurgical Emergencies→
- A. ForewordSupporting the Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy Framework and the Guidelines on Implementation of the Antimicrobial Strategy in South Africa: One Health Approach and Governance, 2018→
- A. IntroductionIntroduction to Common Clinical Problems for Surgery→
- ABCDE Assessment of an Elevated Viral LoadABCDE Assessment Mental Health Disorders Remember, an elevated VL in a pregnant or breastfeeding mother is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY! Every week she continues with an elevated VL increases her risk for vertical transmission! A thorough assessment is essential for any client with a viral load measuring ≥ 50 c/mL Adherence Is adherence to medication poor? Ask about factors that may in→
- ADHD Treatment Armamentarium in South AfricaIntroduction General approach Current treatment options (registered for the treatment of ADHD) available in South Africa Medication schedule (registered, as well as off-label products available) Introduction Since the publication of the South African management guidelines for adult ADHD (Schoeman & Liebenberg, 2016), many generics and new formulations of available substances, as well as new m→
- ADR Reporting FormClick here to open the ADR Reporting Form 2023 ART Clinical Guidelines for the Management of HIV in Adults, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, Adolescents, Children, Infants and Neonates June 2023 Version 4 Upload date: 07/08/2023 →
- AKI DefinitionAKI is defined as any of the following (Not Graded): Increase in SCr by ≥0.3 mg/dl (27 µmol/l) within 48 hours; or increase in SCr to ≥1.5 times baseline, which is known or presumed to have occurred within the prior 7 days; or urine volume <0.5 ml/kg/h for 6 hours. AKI is staged for severity according to the following criteria ( Table 2 ). (Not Graded) Table 2: Staging of AKI Stage Serum creat→
- AMS StructuresSupporting the Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy Framework and the Guidelines on Implementation of the Antimicrobial Strategy in South Africa: One Health Approach and Governance, 2018→
- ART EligibilityAll people living with HIV (PLHIV) are eligible to start ART regardless of age, CD4 cell count and clinical stage. For all clients without contra-indications, ART should be initiated within 7 days, and on the same day if possible. Pregnant women, infants and children under five years, and clients with advanced HIV disease should be prioritised for rapid initiation. Many clients (including pregnan→
- ART Initiation AlgorithmClick on image to enlarge. Click here for the Summary of 1st Line ART Regimens for Adolescents Girls & Adult Woman . Click here for the TB Screening and TPT during Pregnancy, Labour, and the Breastfeeding Period . Click here for the pdf . South African National Department of Health, Guideline for Vertical Transmission Prevention of Communicable Infections, Version 2_August 2023→
- ART Initiation IntroductionNational ART Clinical Guidelines 2023→
- AbbreviationsNational Essential Medicines List Committee (NEMLC), June 2021→
- AbbreviationsRainbow Clinic for Abused Children, April 2020→
- AbbreviationsAbbreviations Definitions ART Antiretroviral treatment BCG Bacillus Calmette-Guérin CCMDD Central chronic medicine dispensing and distribution CHW Community health worker CLHIV Children living with HIV CXR Chest x-ray DHMIS District Health Management Information System DTG Dolutegravir DSD Differentiated service delivery DS-TB Drug-susceptible TB FDC Fixed-dose combinations HIV Human immunodefici→
- AbbreviationsAbbreviation Name 3TC Lamivudine ANC Antenatal Care ART Antiretroviral Therapy ARVs Antiretrovirals AZT Zidovudine BANC Basic Antenatal Care BANC Plus Basic Antenatal Care Plus bd Twice Daily CBP Child Bearing Potential CHW Community Health Worker CM Cryptococcal Meningitis CPT Cotrimoxazole Prophylaxis Therapy CrAg Cryptococcal Antigen CS Congenital Syphilis CTX Cotrimoxazole DHIS District Healt→
- AbbreviationsaDSM Active Drug Safety Monitoring and Management ART Antiretroviral Treatment BDQ Bedaquiline BPaL Bedaquiline, Pretomanid and Linezolid BPaLM Bedaquiline, Pretomanid, Linezolid and Moxifloxacin BPaL-L Bedaquiline, Pretomanid, Linezolid and Levofloxacin CNS Central Nervous System CFZ Clofazimine DLM Delamanid DR-TB Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis DST Drug Susceptibility Test EMB Ethambutol ECG Elect→
- AbbreviationsSANBS Clinical Guideline, 6th Edition, 2023→
- AbbreviationsClick here to open the list of abbreviations 2023 ART Clinical Guidelines for the Management of HIV in Adults, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, Adolescents, Children, Infants and Neonates June 2023 Version 4 Upload date: 07/08/2023→
- Abbreviations and AcronymsAbbreviations Definitions AAGBI Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland ACT Activated Clotting Time ACS Acute Coronary Syndrome AKI Acute Kidney Injury ALI Acute Lung Injury APACHE Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation aPPT activated Partial Thromboplastin Time ARDS Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ASA Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) AT Anti-Thrombin ATG Anti-Thymocyt→
- Abbreviations and CorrespondenceAbbreviations Correspondence Abbreviations AAST, American Association for the Surgery of Trauma; EAST, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma; EAU, European Association of Urology; GoR, grade of recommendation; GRADE, Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation IBT, iatrogenic bladder trauma; LoE, level of evidence; SR, strength of recommendation; TURBT, transurethr→
- Abdominal MassIntroduction Background Important details on history Important details on examination Important baseline investigations Management and referral guidance Introduction Abdominal mass can be a very stressful presentation because of the possibility of underlying malignancy and what this can mean for the patient. However, there are many other diagnoses that can present in the same way. Differentiating→
- Abdominal Pain in ChildrenIntroduction Background Important details on history Important details on examination Universal investigations Management and referral guidance Safety-netting and danger signs SETTING Primary and Secondary Healthcare Institutions in the Western Cape which refer to Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) FOR STAFF Primary and Secondary Doctors and Nurses who refer patients to RCWMCH PA→
- Abdominal Trauma - BluntAbdominal Trauma - Blunt→
- Abdominal Trauma - PenetratingPenetrating Abdominal Trauma→
- Abdominal Wall HerniaOverview Definition and Pathophysiology Clinical Presentation Differential Diagnosis Diagnostic Tests Management Medications Complications Patient Education References and Guidelines Notes for HCPs Clinical Highlights Recommended Reads Field Triage Clinical Setting Condition Type Surgery Non-Emergency Inpatient Chronic Overview Condition Name: Abdominal Wall Hernia ICD-10 Codes: - K40 = Inguinal→
- Abnormalities of the First Stage of LabourThe guidelines recommend management of common obstetric conditions at primary and referral level, based on local experience and evidence-based practice. They are not intended as strict protocols nor as standard operating procedures, but rather as a guide to safe effective management of common obstetric problems. The guidelines should be most useful to interns, medical officers and registrars.→
- Abnormalities of the Third and Fourth Stages of LabourThe guidelines recommend management of common obstetric conditions at primary and referral level, based on local experience and evidence-based practice. They are not intended as strict protocols nor as standard operating procedures, but rather as a guide to safe effective management of common obstetric problems. The guidelines should be most useful to interns, medical officers and registrars.→
- AbstractObjectives Methods Results Conclusion Keywords Objectives To identify and review the most up-to-date guidelines pertaining to bladder trauma in a unifying document as an updated primer in the management of all aspects relating to bladder injury. Methods In accordance with the PRISMA statement, the most recent guidelines pertaining to bladder injury were identified and subsequently critically appr→
- Abstract & IntroductionThe management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) requires early diagnosis and prompt initiation of therapy, together with lifestyle interventions, particularly smoking cessation. These guidelines recommend a treat-to-target strategy using a composite disease activity score at each visit, with frequent follow-up and escalation or switching of disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy until t→
- Abstract, Background & ContributorsAbstract Background Authors & Contributors Abstract In South Africa, there is a high burden of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). This is due to the burgeoning epidemics of communicable diseases like HIV/AIDS and non-communicable diseases, particularly hypertension and diabetes mellitus. One of the most difficult situations encountered by healthcare professionals dealing with patients with ESKD→
- Academic Programme - Weekly MeetingsDistrict level hospital guidelines applicable for interns and comm service doctors. Published in 2016→
- Access to Critical Care and TriageAll patients in South Africa should have access to critical care. Critical care should not be denied to anyone based on their race, gender, religion, nationality, sexuality, and socioeconomic status. Critical care resources are, however, finite and rationing of critical care resources is expected and appropriate. This not only prevents wasteful health expenditure but prevents unnecessary non-bene→
- Acid-Base DisordersOverview Definition and Pathophysiology Clinical Presentation Differential Diagnosis Diagnostic Tests Management Medications Complications Patient Education References and Guidelines Notes for HCPs Clinical Highlights Recommended Reads Field Triage Clinical Setting Condition Type Critical Care Emergency ICU Acute Overview Condition Name: Acid-Base Disorders ICD-10 Codes: E87 = Other disorders of→
- AcknowledgementsCompeting interests Disclaimer The authors would like to extend their gratitude to the following colleagues for their peer review and constructive input in the writing of these guidelines: Dr Wendy Duncan, Dr Stacey Kretzmer, Dr Kedi Motingoe, Dr Fiona Schulte, Prof Andre Venter and Dr Merryn Young. Competing interests The authors declare that they have no financial or personal relationships that→
- AcknowledgementsClick here for the list of Acknowledgements 2023 ART Clinical Guidelines for the Management of HIV in Adults, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, Adolescents, Children, Infants and Neonates June 2023 Version 4 Upload date: 07/08/2023→
- AcknowledgementsThe honorouble Dr Joe Phaahla, Minister of Health, is grateful to all the internal and external stakeholders (listed below) who actively contributed to the development of these guidelines despite their demanding schedules. Their efforts are contributing toward attaining A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE FOR ALL CITIZENS . Lead writer and project coordinator Dr Jeannette Wessels National Department of Healt→
- AcknowledgementsNational Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines→
- AcknowledgementsSADA COVID-19 Guidelines, May 2020→
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- AcknowledgementsRainbow Clinic for Abused Children, April 2020→
- Acne VulgarisOverview Definition and Pathophysiology Clinical Presentation Differential Diagnosis Diagnostic Tests Management Medications Complications Patient Education References and Guidelines Notes for HCPs Clinical Highlights Recommended Reads Field Triage Clinical Setting Condition Type Dermatology Routine Primary Care Chronic Overview Condition Name: Acne Vulgaris ICD-10 Codes: - L70.0 = Acne vulg→
- Acquired Penile PathologyIntroduction Background Important details on history Important details on examination Make the diagnosis Pathology specific management and referral guidance The Children’s Act 38 of 2005, under Chapter 2, in Section 12 reads SETTING Primary and Secondary Healthcare Institutions in the Western Cape which refer to Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) FOR STAFF Primary and Secondary D→
- Active Drug Safety Monitoring ActivitiesSeverity rating scale for adverse events Active drug safety monitoring (aDSM) consists of the following 3 core activities: Patients targeted for aDSM should receive active and systematic clinical and laboratory assessment during RR-TB treatment to detect drug toxicity and adverse events. All adverse events detected should be managed in a timely fashion to deliver the best possible patient→
- Active Seizure & Drug Volumes by WeightActive Seizure Guideline→
- Acute AppendicitisThis booklet is intended as a practical guide to patient care for registrars, medical officers, interns and medical students attached to the gynaecology units at the University of the Witwatersrand Academic Hospitals. Anyone can use it.→
- Acute AppendicitisSurgical Emergencies - Acute Appendicitis→