Guidelines

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IntroductionThe Critical Care Society of Southern Africa (CCSSA) patient blood management (PBM) guidelines have been developed to improve patient blood management in critically ill patients in Southern Africa. These consensus recommendations are based on a rigorous process by experts in the field of critical care who are also practising in South Africa (SA). The process comprised a Delphi technique, a round→
IntroductionDeath is a medical occurrence that has social, legal, religious and cultural consequences requiring common clinical standards for its diagnosis and legal regulation. This document compiled by the Critical Care Society of Southern Africa outlines the core standards for determination of death in the hospital context. It aligns with the latest evidence-based research and international guidelines and→
IntroductionThe intensive care unit (ICU) is defined as a designated area where close monitoring and life support treatments are provided for patients with potential or established organ failure. The ICU therefore provides a higher level of care and facilities than the general wards or intermediate care units, with such care being delivered by specially trained staff. [1] For the purposes of the p→
IntroductionScope and purpose Guideline development Working group Conflicts of interest Funding Acknowledgements The guideline aims to provide minimum standards for the provision of critical care services in South Africa. The intention is to ensure high quality critical care that focuses on patient safety and improving the outcome of critically ill patients, and that is appropriate to the South African conte→
IntroductionProstate cancer (PCa) is the most widespread non-cutaneous cancer found in males and ranks as the fifth leading cause of death globally. [1] In South Africa (SA), PCa is the predominant solid organ cancer detected, regardless of ethnic background, [1] and its prevalence in southern Africa has increased by ~60% during the past 15 years. [2] Black SA men typically receive a diagnosis at a more adva→
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IntroductionThese are the approved guidelines published by the South African Society of Psychiatrists to provide an overview on treatment and management of commonly diagnosed psychiatric illnesses. The guidelines include consensus recommendations, based on peer contribution and using the international evidence based guidelines that are suitable for the local South African health service.→
IntroductionSANBS Guideline - Updated August 2023→
IntroductionIntroduction Influenza, commonly known as the “flu”, is an acute infection of the respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses. There are three types of seasonal influenza viruses – A, B and C. Influenza A viruses are further categorized into subtypes. The 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1) virus (hereafter referred to as influenza A(H1N1)pdm09) which appeared for the first time in→
IntroductionThese are the approved guidelines published by the South African Society of Psychiatrists to provide an overview on treatment and management of commonly diagnosed psychiatric illnesses. The guidelines include consensus recommendations, based on peer contribution and using the international evidence based guidelines that are suitable for the local South African health service.→
IntroductionEvidence Objectives of procedural sedation and analgesia Indications for sedation Risks to patient safety Clinical governance Sedation as a means to facilitate challenging or painful procedures, or as a safe, cost-effective and time-saving alternative to general anaesthesia (GA), is a popular addition to modern medical care. Provision of safe and effective sedation to children fulfils the→
IntroductionEditors Contributors (in alphabetical order) Introduction Editors: Graham Paget and Sarala Naicker Contributors (in alphabetical order): Alain Assounga Rajendra Bhimma Razeen Davids Priya Gajjar Julian Jacobs Sudesh Hariparshad Udai Kala Sagren Naidoo Sarala Naicker Indiran Naiker Graham Paget Brian Rayner Vakhtang Rekhviashvili Charles Swanepoel Ida van Biljon Ben van Rensburg Introduction The E→
IntroductionThese are the approved guidelines published by the South African Society of Psychiatrists to provide an overview on treatment and management of commonly diagnosed psychiatric illnesses. The guidelines include consensus recommendations, based on peer contribution and using the international evidence based guidelines that are suitable for the local South African health service.→
IntroductionGeneral principles and management of cancer pain in adults→
IntroductionThis guideline provides an overview of the recommended Adult ADHD assessment steps, differentials to be considered and options for treatment according to the best available evidence based guidelines.→
IntroductionThese are the approved guidelines published by the South African Society of Psychiatrists to provide an overview on treatment and management of commonly diagnosed psychiatric illnesses. The guidelines include consensus recommendations, based on peer contribution and using the international evidence based guidelines that are suitable for the local South African health service.→
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IntroductionThese are the approved guidelines published by the South African Society of Psychiatrists to provide an overview on treatment and management of commonly diagnosed psychiatric illnesses. The guidelines include consensus recommendations, based on peer contribution and using the international evidence based guidelines that are suitable for the local South African health service.→
IntroductionThese are the approved guidelines published by the South African Society of Psychiatrists to provide an overview on treatment and management of commonly diagnosed psychiatric illnesses. The guidelines include consensus recommendations, based on peer contribution and using the international evidence based guidelines that are suitable for the local South African health service.→
Introduction & DefinitionsIntroduction Definitions Background. Enuresis, also referred to as nocturnal enuresis, is characterised by discrete episodes of urinary incontinence during sleep in children aged ≥5 years in the absence of congenital or acquired neurological disorders. This guideline is an update of the 2017 version. Recommendations. The guideline provides recommendations and suggestions for various therapeutic o→
Introduction & EditorsEditors Summary of Recommendation Statements from the KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for Acute Kidney Injury Editors Ben van Rensburg Sarala Naicker Graham Paget Summary of Recommendation Statements from the KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for Acute Kidney Injury Kidney International Supplements (2012) 2; 8-12. doi:10.1038/kisup.2012.7 SARS recommendation: A nephrologist should be involved i→
Introduction / ForewordSANBS Clinical Guideline, 6th Edition, 2023→
Introduction and RationaleBackground TB Preventive Treatment (TPT) Tests of TB infection: Tuberculin Skin Tests (TST) and Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRA) Background South Africa, with 13 other countries, carries the major triple burden of drug-susceptible TB (DS-TB), multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) and TB co-infected with HIV (TB/HIV), and is among the top 30 high TB burden countries identified by the World Health→
Introduction to Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA)Early diagnosis and prompt treatment initiation are essential in the management of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), also known as ankylosing spondylitis, remembering that underdiagnosis and overdiagnosis of axSpA are common. These South African guidelines offer screening tools and details of useful investigations, including imaging. Care of the axSpA patient requires a multidisciplinary holistic→
Introduction to Spondyloarthritis (SpA) and Associated ConditionsPeripheral spondyloarthritis (SpA) includes psoriatic arthritis (PsA), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-associated arthritis, reactive arthritis and undifferentiated peripheral SpA. These South African guidelines offer information on diagnosis, assessment and therapy of peripheral SpA. Emphasis is placed on a multidisciplinary team, and a treat-to-target strategy with escalation of therapy i→
Introduction, Assessment & AnalgesiaThis 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.→
Introduction, Guideline Purpose & Emergency Protocol LevelsPreamble Purpose, Guidelines and Standards Emergency Protocol Level Introduction General Implications of the Pandemic on Public Health and Dentistry Clinical Implications of a Return to Routine Dentistry Community-based Dentistry Activity In Closing Preamble These guidelines were in effect during the Covid-19 pandemic in line with FDI, WHO, and RSA Government guidelines. As of 5 May 2023, the WHO→
Introduction, Important History and ExaminationIntroduction Important details on history Important details on examination 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 skin and soft tissue infections Introduction Skin→
Introduction, Objectives & MethodsThis guideline is endorsed by the following professional groups: Cape Pelvic Pain Society, PainSA, South African Rheumatism and Arthritis Association, and South African Society of Anaesthesiologists.→
Introduction: Empiric antibiotic choices at CHBAHThe current recommended empiric antibiotic choices and empiric durations for suspected bacterial infections at CHBAH, based on consensus agreement between Infectious Diseases (ID), Microbiology and specialties after review of our 2018 antibiogram data, is as follows until directed therapy is possible.→
Introduction: Perioperative Patient Blood ManagementAnaesthesiologists regularly request and administer blood components to their patients, a potentially life-saving intervention. All anaesthesiologists must be familiar with the indications and appropriate use of blood and blood components and their alternatives, but close liaison with haematologists and their local haematology blood sciences laboratory is encouraged. In the last decade, there hav→
Introduction: Transfusion MedicineTransfusion medicine is changing rapidly in response to new developments. Considerable changes in approaches to transfusion, together with the use of alternative agents, have become apparent over the past decade. Blood transfusion can be lifesaving, but this is a scarce and costly resource. There is increased focus on appropriate transfusion practice to ensure quality of service provision, and tr→
Intubation and Ventilation GuidelinesPaedaitrics - Intubation and Ventilation Guidelines→
Intubation and Ventilation of the NewbornIntubation and Ventilation of the Newborn→
Invasive Techniques for Cancer PainGeneral principles and management of cancer pain in adults→
Investigations to Exclude a GMC in Behaviorally Disturbed PatientsAlgorithm Guiding Investigations to Exclude a GMC in Behaviorally Disturbed Patients→
Involving Fathers in Antenatal and Postpartum Care Information for the Health Care Provider Information for the Father INFORMATION FOR THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER Background: Why Should Fathers be Actively Engaged? Research shows benefits to the mother, baby, and father if male partners are involved during pregnancy and breastfeeding. ANC and PNC services should be family orientated and should welcome fathers to actively participate in clinic→
Iron PoisoningIron poisoning→
Irritable Bowel SyndromeThis 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.→
Isolation Referral FormReferral forms 11 June 2020→