Guidelines

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Speciality / institutional guidelines

Protocol for Induction of LabourProtocol for Induction of Labour→
Protocol for Magnesium Sulphate (MgSO4) AdministrationThese protocols are intended for the use of students, interns and registrars within Tygerberg hospital and its immediate catchment area only. Always consult with a senior colleague if you are unsure of the correct management.→
Protocol for Management of a Small for Gestational Age (SGA) Fetus with Normal Umbilical Artery Doppler (UAD)Protocol for Small for Gestational Age (SGA) Fetus with Normal Umbilical Artery Doppler (UAD)→
Protocol for the Acute Management of Spontaneous Preterm Labour at Tygerberg HospitalDefinitions Risk factors for preterm labour/preterm birth Management: Initial assessment & work-up of preterm labour Management: No cervical changes but regular contractions Management: Confirmed spontaneous preterm labour regular contractions with cervical changes Management: Role of Tocolysis in PTL Management: Role of antenatal steriods in preterm labour Management: Role of magnesium sulph→
Protocol for the Acute Management of Spontaneous Preterm Prelabour Rupture for MembranesDefinitions Complications of membranes preterm prelabour rupture of membranes Management: Initial assessment and work-up of PPROM Management: If no clinical evidence of ROM but highly suspicious Management: Conservative management of PPROM Management: Gestational specific/defined Management: Role of Tocolysis in PPROM Management: Role if antenatal steroids PPROM Management: Role of antibiot→
Protocol for the Management of Hypertensive Disorders in PregnancyThese protocols are intended for the use of students, interns and registrars within Tygerberg hospital and its immediate catchment area only. Always consult with a senior colleague if you are unsure of the correct management.→
Protocol for the Management of Venous Leg Ulcers in the Western CapeElective Surgical Conditions - Protocol for the Management of Venous Leg Ulcers in the Western Cape→
Providing Palliative Care in South Africa During the COVID-19 PandemicThis guideline is aimed at ensuring that patients and families receive dignified, compassionate care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Version 2 (05 April 2020)→
Psychological Issues Associated with EnuresisPsychological issues Early referral Neuromodulation Psychological issues [68] Psychological issues are well described as being associated with the pathogenesis of enuresis. Subclinical symptoms include sadness, moodiness, embarrassment and guilt. Enuresis leads to a lower quality of life for the patient and caregivers. Several clinical conditions are associated with enuresis: externalising disord→
Public Health Response to Influenza10. Public Health Response to Influenza Influenza epidemics occur each year during the winter season. Vaccination of high-risk groups and individuals wishing to protect themselves against influenza is recommended prior to the expected start of the annual influenza season. No public health response is required in response to isolated cases of influenza or outbreaks of mild disease→
Puerperal SepsisThe 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.→
Pulmonary EmbolismPulmonary Embolism→
Purpose and Organisation of the GuidelinesOrganisation of the guidelines These guidelines provide evidence-based practices for TPT to reduce the risk of progressing to TB in people who experience significant exposures or are immunocompromised, thus reducing the overall burden of TB in South Africa. These guidelines are informed by the latest WHO guidance for TB screening 20 and treatment of latent TB infection 21 and are adapted t→
PyelonephritisInfection Pyelonephritis Brief outline/clinical setting Similar organisms but culture mandatory: If not septic (infection plus organ dysfunction) oral outpatient therapy Aetiologies/organisms Enterobacterales: E. coli, K. pneumoniae, Enterobacter spp, Proteus spp S. saprophyticus, Group B streptococcus, Enterococcus spp. Optimal antimicrobial selection Oral ciprofloxacin 500mg BD or levofloxacin→