Guidelines
56 entriesSpeciality / institutional guidelines
- B. AcknowledgementsSupporting the Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy Framework and the Guidelines on Implementation of the Antimicrobial Strategy in South Africa: One Health Approach and Governance, 2018→
- BackgroundHypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs) are heterodimeric transcription factors which, in the presence of tissue hypoxia, increase hepatic and renal erythropoietin (EPO) production to stimulate erythropoiesis. They also have a suppressive effect on hepatic production of hepcidin, increasing gastrointestinal absorption of iron and liberating it from stores. 1 Inhibition of oxygen-regulated degradation of→
- BackgroundBACKGROUND Infections during pregnancy are a major contributing factor to perinatal morbidity and mortality. In utero infections may directly affect the foetus and can lead to intrauterine deaths and stillbirths. The foetus may also be affected indirectly as a consequence of maternal infection leading to premature birth or foetal growth restriction (FGR). Infections that are asymptomatic at birth→
- Background & Definitions of Critical Illness and Critical CareBackground Definitions of critical illness and critical care Background There are significant global differences in the availability and structure of critical care services. Due to different definitions of critical care beds and differences in the quality of statistics available, it is difficult to directly compare the availability of critical care resources between countries. Availa→
- Background InformationNational Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines→
- Bacterial SinusitisInfection Bacterial sinusitis Brief outline/clinical setting Anterior or post nasal discharge OR Nasal obstruction with or without facial pain or change in sense of smell. Antibiotics are necessary if 1) Symptoms >10 days and < 3 months 2) Severe lasting fever or purulence 3) Worsening of symptoms < 10 days Aetiologies/organisms Strep pneumoniae, Haemophilus Influenza, Moraxella catarrha→
- Bag and Mask VentilationNational Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines→
- Baseline Clinical Evaluation for Adults and Adolescents, Pregnant Women, and Children < 10 years2023 ART Guidelines→
- Baseline Laboratory Evaluation for Adults and Adolescents, Pregnant Women, and Children2023 ART Guidelines→
- Basic Life Support AlgorithmBasic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Algorithm→
- Basic Principles for Rapid HIV TestingDistrict level hospital guidelines applicable for interns and comm service doctors. Published in 2016→
- Basic Psychosocial Skills - A Guide for COVID-19 RespondersJune 2020→
- Basic Wound ManagementBasic Wound Managment→
- Bedaquiline InterruptionsDuration of interruption Instructions for reloading < 2 weeks No reloading needed 2-4 weeks 3 days 400mg* bedaquiline daily 1 – 12 months 7 days 400mg* bedaquiline daily > 12 months 14 days 400mg* bedaquiline daily If the patient weighs between 16 and 30 kg, reload with 200 mg daily [21] . Click here to access the pdf . National Department of Health Clinical Management of Rifampicin-Re→
- Behavioural ModificationIdeally, children aged >5 years should have acquired proper bladder and bowel behaviour that includes passing urine five to seven times during the day and passing a soft stool regularly (daily or on alternate days). To achieve optimal response to management of MSE, it is essential to explain to parents the importance of normal bladder and bowel emptying and to correct behaviour that may result→
- Benzodiazepine PoisoningBenzodiazepine poisoning→
- Beta-blockersBeta-blockers→
- BibliographyBibliography→
- Bile Stained VomitingIntroduction Background Important details on history Important details of examination Make a diagnosis Management and referral guidance 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 PATIENTS Patients under the age of 13 year→
- Bite InfectionsInfection Bite infections Brief outline/clinical setting 10–20% of bite wounds become infected, including 30–50% of cat bites, 5–25% of dog bites, and 20–25% of human bites, respectively. Aetiologies/organisms Human: skin flora (streptococci, S. aureus); oral flora ( Eikenella corrodens , anaerobes ( Fusobacterium, Peptostreptococcus )). HBV, HCV, and HIV post-exposure prophylaxis should be consi→
- Bladder & Bowel Dysfunction (BBD) & ConstipationThe functioning of the lower urinary tract and anorectum are inter-related. The association between detrusor overactivity and constipation has been clearly described. [61,62] The combination has been termed bladder and bowel dysfunction, [20] and may be explained by rectal distension interfering with bladder function or shared innervation pathways. The association between constipation and enuresi→
- Bladder and Ureteric Spasm/PainAn approach to symptom management to guide decision-making in the management of patients with life-threatening illness→
- Blood & SurgeryThis 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.→
- Blood Component TherapyPacked red blood cells FFP/FDP Cryoprecipitate Platelets Before administration of any blood component, the patient’s details should be checked against those on the bag (see red blood cell transfusion section). Blood components have specific storage and expiry times. Every effort must be made to avoid wastage. In haematological malignancy, the clinical team must be consulted before administering b→
- Blood Product Administration GuidelinesBlood Product and Administration Guidelines→
- Blood Product Administration Guidelines (Adult)Blood Product Administration Guidelines→
- Blood Tests for Different Conditions & SurgeryThis 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.→
- Blood TransfusionGuideline on Blood Transfusion in Paediatric Patients→
- Blood Transfusion ComplicationsAn approach to symptom management to guide decision-making in the management of patients with life-threatening illness→
- Blood Transfusion In NeonatesManagement guidelines for students, interns and registrars on a variety of routine and emergency situations in our neonatal service at Tygerberg Children’s Hospital. Published in 2014.→
- Blood Values NeonateManagement guidelines for students, interns and registrars on a variety of routine and emergency situations in our neonatal service at Tygerberg Children’s Hospital. Published in 2014.→
- Blood and Blood Forming OrgansClopidogrel Recombinant Factor VIIa (rFVIIa) Haemophilia bypassing agents (rFVIIa/aPCC) Emicizumab ATC Code B01AC04 Medicine Clopidogrel Indication Percutaneous coronary intervention (stenting) NEMLC Recommendation Approved Clopidogrel plus aspirin recommended for a minimum of: - 30 days in situations where a bare metal stent is inserted - 90 days in situations where a sirolim→
- Blunt Eye InjuryBlunt Trauma→
- Bone PainAn approach to symptom management to guide decision-making in the management of patients with life-threatening illness→
- Bone and Joint InfectionsThis guideline aims to assist healthcare workers with antibiotic prescribing for common clinical syndromes in adult patients in South Africa, utilizing Local and International guidelines, key publications, and expert opinion.→
- Borderline Ovarian TumoursThis 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.→
- Bradycardia Management AlgorithmBradycardia Management Algorithm→
- Brain Oedema and Elevated Intracranial PressureClick on the image to enlarge. Click here for the pdf . Angels Initiative South Africa _ Registered Nurse Brain Oedema Form_2024→
- Brainstem Death Testing ChecklistBrainstem death testing checklist→
- Breast DiseasesBreast Diseases→
- Breastfeeding PlusClick on image to enlarge WHO Practice Statements for Women Living with HIV Any mother that is mixed feeding in the first 6 months should be encouraged to return to exclusive breastfeeding. However, mothers living with HIV and health-care workers can be reassured that ART reduces the risk of postnatal HIV transmission in the context of mixed feeding. Although exclusive breastfeeding is recommende→
- BreathlessnessAn approach to symptom management to guide decision-making in the management of patients with life-threatening illness→
- Breech Presentation & Transverse LieThe 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.→
- BronchiolitisPaediatrics - Bronchiolitis→
- BronchiolitisBronchiolitis→
- Buccal CellulitisInfection Buccal cellulitis Brief outline/clinical setting bacterial infection of the skin and underlying tissue, usually odontogenic in origin which spreads to the buccal space. Patients may present with facial swelling, tenderness around the affected area, dental caries, and trismus Aetiologies/organisms H. influenzae type B (Hib) Streptococcus pneumonia Optimal antimicrobial selection Amoxicil→
- BurnsIntroduction Background Classifying a burn Initial management Discussion criteria Ongoing management 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 PATIENTS Patients under the age of 13 years old with burns I→
- Burns (Adult) - ApproachDeveloped by Prof H Rhode, Dr Albie van der Merwe, Dr Stephan Fourie & Prof A Millar & released as Circular H62 of 2011 (& updated 2016 by Dr S Cox, Dr R Martinez & Prof H Rhode)→
- Burns (Adult) - ChemicalSpecial considerations in chemical burns→
- Burns (Adult) - Determining the Burn DepthTips in determining the burn depth→