Guidelines
195 entriesSpeciality / institutional guidelines
- C-Spine - Evaluation of Plain Films/ImagingC-Spine - Evaluation of plain films/imaging→
- C-spine - ClearanceC-spine - Clearance→
- C-spine - Clinical exam and Injury PatternsC-spine - Clinical exam and injury patterns→
- C-spine - Common Neurological SyndromesC-spine - Common neurological syndromes→
- C-spine - Initial Management and ImmobilisationC-spine - Initial management and immobilisation→
- C-spine - IntroductionC-spine - Introduction→
- C. Purpose of this GuidelineSupporting the Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy Framework and the Guidelines on Implementation of the Antimicrobial Strategy in South Africa: One Health Approach and Governance, 2018→
- CIRCULAR 107 of 2020: Maternal and Child Health Response Plan for COVID-1905 June 2020→
- CIRCULAR 38 of 2020 - Notice on Occupationally Acquired COVID-19COVID-19 acquired during the course of duties→
- CIRCULAR H 111 of 2020 - The RECOVERY Study: Interim Guidance on the Use of Steroids in COVID-19 patients19 June 2020→
- CIRCULAR H 125 of 2020 Guidance for Health Care Workers Providing Palliative and End of Life Care to COVID-19 PatientsJuly 2020→
- CIRCULAR H 148 of 2020: Guidance for Emergency Centres in the Western Cape during the COVID-19Updated→
- CIRCULAR H 154 of 2020: COVID-19 Guidance for Managing Adults in an Inpatient Setting21 July 2020→
- CIRCULAR H 159 of 2020: Standard Operating Procedure for Management of People with Diabetes and COVID-1915 July 2020→
- CIRCULAR H 50 of 2020: Individual Risk Assessment for Vulnerable Staff with Potential Work-related Exposure to COVID-19Circular H50 of 2020→
- CIRCULAR H 70 OF 2020: Preventing and Managing Coronavirus Infection in the WorkplaceCircular H70 of 2020→
- CIRCULAR H 77 of 2020: Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Coronavirus Infection in Healthcare FacilitiesH-77 of 2020→
- CIRCULAR H 84 of 2020: COVID-19 Guidance for Professional Health Workers (Nurses, Doctors) in Primary Health Care Facilities18 May 2020→
- COPD ExacerbationsInfection COPD exacerbations Brief outline/clinical setting Severe exacerbation 1)- increased sputum production 2) Increased sputum purulence 3) increased dyspnoea IF 2 + other symptoms / OR require ventilation. (EVIDENCE B and C)) and CRP >40 2 symptoms, one of which is increased purulence give antibiotics If there is associated structural lung disease, send off a sputum MC+S for pseudomonas→
- COVID-19 Admission Approach - UCT/GSHDepartments of Medicine & Surgery→
- COVID-19 Associated CoagulopathyCOVID-19 Rapid Review, Tuesday, 28 April 2020→
- COVID-19 Descendent GuidelinesAdvice for dealing with deaths at home and funerals→
- COVID-19 FAQGuidance documents released by SASA around COVID-19. Issued 19 March 2020.→
- COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for South AfricaThese updated guidelines for Infection Prevention and Control are subject to change as the situation with COVID-19 develops in South Africa. Published 21 May 2020→
- COVID-19 Maternal and Newborn Care GuidelinesUpdated 29 April 2020→
- COVID-19 Protocol Version 10 - Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital / Gauteng ICU GroupCOVID treatment protocol devised at CMJAH and which is being used by the Gauteng ICU group. Version 10→
- COVID-19 Respiratory Support - improving mortality outcomesRapid Review 10 - 26 May 2020→
- COVID-19 in PaediatricsReview 9 - 14 May 2020→
- COVID-19 update for members over the age of 60Guidance documents released by SASA around COVID-19. Issued 19 March 2020.→
- COVID-19: Amendment to Health Directives26 May 2020→
- CPR for EveryoneCPR for Everyone→
- CT Imaging ChecklistClick on the image to enlarge. Click here for the pdf . Angels Initiative South Africa _ Stroke Physician CT Imaging Checklist_2024→
- Caesarean SectionThe 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.→
- Cannot Intubate and Cannot Ventilate (CICV) in a Paralysed Anaesthetised ChildCannot Intubate and Cannot Ventilate (CICV) in a Paralysed Anaesthetised Child Aged 1 - 8 Years→
- Cardiac Prophylaxis for Invasive ProceduresCardiac prophylaxis for invasive procedures→
- Cardiac TherapyMinoxidil Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) Atorvastatin - high dose (80mg/day) Ezetimibe ATC Code C02DC01 Medicine Minoxidil Indication Severe hypertension not responding to other drugs NEMLC Recommendation Approved Review Indicators n/a Date Ratified 20 September 2007 ATC Code C09CA Medicine Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) Indication Add on therapy in cardiac failur→
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in PregnancyThe 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.→
- Cardiovascular Risk and the Management of DyslipidaemiaCardiovascular Risk and the Management of Dyslipidaemia in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus→
- Care Pathway for People with Diabetic Foot ProblemsCare Pathway for People with Diabetic Foot Problems→
- Care of the HIV-Exposed Infant after BirthHIV Testing and Early Infant Diagnosis Confirmatory Test for HIV Infant Prophylaxis Other Routine Care HIV Testing and Early Infant Diagnosis 3 - 6 Days Follow-up results of birth HIV-PCR and manage accordingly. Any HIV positive neonate should be discussed/referred to a clinician experienced in managing an HIVpositive neonate. ART should be initiated even if the infants weighs less than 2,5 kg. 6→
- Care of the Mother after BirthTesting for HIV Antiretrovirals VL Monitoring and Management Screening for TB and other OI's Testing for HIV 6 days Retest the HIV negative mother if she was not retested in labour 10 weeks Retest every HIV-negative mother at the 10-week visit (~three months postpartum), the six-month visit , and every three months whilst breastfeeding. Remember to offer partner testing. If no longer→
- Care of the Pregnant Adolescent Living with HIVPregnant adolescents are a vulnerable group that have psycho-social stressors and medical risks that may result poor health outcomes 14 Click on image to enlarge. The pregnant adolescent requires non-judgmental, confidential, and quality youth friendly SRH services that are sensitive to the challenges and stressors experienced by adolescents. This care should include: For ART Regimens applicable→
- Care of the Terminally Ill PatientThis 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.→
- Categorisation of Intensive Care UnitsLevel 1 ICU (High care) Level 2 ICU Level 3 ICU There is no universally accepted method of classifying intensive care units. For the purposes of classifying the services offered, and resources required by different levels of ICUs, a system proposed by the (then) World Federation of Societies of Intensive and Critical Care Medicine has been modified for local circumstances 6 : Level 1 ICU (H→
- Caudal BlockInformation for Parents→
- Caustic IngestionIntroduction Background Important details on history Important details on examination Emergency management Referral guidance Parental counselling List of typical caustic agents 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&nbs→
- Cavernous Sinus ThrombophlebitisInfection Cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis Brief outline/clinical setting Septic thrombosis of the cavernous sinus, usually caused by nasal furuncles or bacterial sinusitis. Initial symptoms of cavernous sinus thrombosis are progressively severe headache or facial pain, usually unilateral and localized to retro-orbital and frontal regions. High fever is common. Later, ophthalmoplegia (typically t→
- CellulitisInfection Cellulitis Brief outline/clinical setting Acute superficial infection involving dermis and subcutaneous tissue, most commonly affects the lower extremities. It causes local signs of inflammation, such as warmth, erythema, pain, lymphangitis, and frequently systemic upset with fever and raised white blood cell count. Aetiologies/organisms Streptococci (e.g. S. pyogenes , group B streptoc→
- Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI) and Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)CAUTI & CLABSI→
- Cerebral AbscessInfection Cerebral abscess Brief outline/clinical setting May be as a result of contiguous spread of organisms, haematogenous spread, or iatrogenic Discuss with Neurology/Neurosurgery for aspiration and culture Aetiologies/organisms S.aureus, S.anginosus group, Enterobacterales, other Streptococci, anaerobes, Nocardia spp. Optimal antimicrobial selection 3rd gen cephalosporin (cefotaxime 8-12 g/d→