Guidelines
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- MethodsPanel recruitment Delphi process Updating of the guidelines An expert panel was constituted and reviewed current evidence and compiled consensus-based recommendations for the minimum standards required for death determination, applicable in the SA context, using a modified Delphi process. All statements in this guideline are considered strong recommendations. In cases where evidence is less stron→
- MethodsA systematic review was conducted in September 2023 in accordance with the framework outlined by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement for reporting of systematic reviews [6] . An electronic search of the literature was performed using the terms: ‘Bladder Trauma or Injury or Rupture’, ‘Paediatric’, ‘Iatrogenic’, ‘Follow-up’ and ‘Guidelines’. The→
- MethodsGeneral principles and management of cancer pain in adults→
- Methotrexate ToxicityDivision of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences→
- Methotrexate for Ectopic PregnancyThis 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.→
- Microbiology, pathology, pathogenesis and transmissionMicrobiology, pathology, pathogenesis and transmission 1. Microbiology, pathology and pathogenesis Human influenza viruses are single-strand RNA viruses that belong to the Orthomyxoviridae family, consisting of the genera influenza A, B, and C viruses. Only influenza A and B viruses cause epidemics in humans. Based on their main antigenic determinants, the haemagglutinin (H or H→
- MiscarriageMiscarriage→
- MiscarriageThis 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.→
- Miscarriage / Early Pregnancy LossMiscarriage / Early pregnancy loss→
- MiscellaneousDistrict level hospital guidelines applicable for interns and comm service doctors. Published in 2016→
- Mobile Phone Applications (Apps) in EnuresisTechnology should be embraced, as it is evolving daily and can play a role in the effective treatment and follow-up of enuresis. An electronic ‘bladder diary’ has shown superiority over the conventional ‘pen and paper’ bladder diary. [59] There are apps designed to manage enuresis. These apps are available on both the Google Play Store (Android) and the iOS (Apple). [60] Available apps include: ‘→
- Modified Rankin Scale (MRS)Click on the image to enlarge. Click here for the pdf . Angels Initiative South Africa _ Treating Doctor_Stroke patient acute treatment forms_2024→
- Monitoring Bloods on ARTTime on ART Creatinine (only if on TDF) CD4 At ART Initiation ✓ ✓ Month 3 ✓ At 1 year ✓ ✓ Annually ✓ (aligned with annual VL) If clinically indicated These monitoring bloods are in addition to the " Viral Load Monitoring Schedule " Click here for the pdf . South African National Department of Health, Guideline for Vertical Transmission Prevention of Communicable Infections, Version 2→
- Monitoring Patients on RR-TB TreatmentMonitoring Schedule for a patient on a BPaL-L/BPaL 6 month regimen Principles for monitoring and management of adverse events Safety monitoring Adverse event screening questionnaire Active drug safety monitoring activities Monitoring Schedule for a patient on a BPaL-L/BPaL 6 month regimen An example of the schedule of baseline, routine, and post-treatment monitoring examinations for the BPaL-L/BP→
- Monitoring and EvaluationData collection tools Data flow processes and reporting Cascade analysis at facility level Proposed data elements Monitoring is the periodic assessment of programme activities to determine whether they are proceeding as planned. It provides managers with continuous feedback on implementation, to make informed decisions regarding service delivery and ensure effective and efficient use of resources→
- Monitoring and Long-term ConsiderationsMonitoring of RA Patients on Therapy Economic Considerations Monitoring of RA Patients on Therapy There is no indication for ‘routine’ liver biopsy in patients on MTX therapy. Biopsy may be indicated in a patient with persistently elevated liver enzymes (greater than three times the upper level of normal) after DMARD discontinuation. [57] Measurement of serum creatinine is recommended at baseline→
- Monitoring on ARTClick here to open the above PDF Click here for ABCDE assessment of an Elevated Viral Load Click here for VL Monitoring for Clients on TLD Click here for Assessing Renal Function Click here for Baseline Clinical Evaluation Click here for Re-engagement algorithm 2023 ART Clinical Guidelines for the Management of HIV in Adults, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, Adolescents, Children, Inf→
- MucormycosisInfection Mucormycosis Brief outline/clinical setting Mucormycosis is a fungal infection that usually occurs in the setting of an underlying compromising condition. Patients with mucormycosis most often present with rhino-cerebral or pulmonary syndromes caused by genera in the order Mucorales. Common risk factors include diabetes mellitus (particularly with ketoacidosis), treatment with glu→
- Multi-MorbiditiesMulti-morbidity is defined as the presence of one or more additional disorders co-occurring with a primary disorder. Multi-morbidities associated with AR include the following: Allergic disorder spectrum: asthma, atopic dermatitis, food allergy, eosinophilic oesophagitis, allergic conjunctivitis and anaphylaxis. Disorders of the upper airway, middle ear and Eustachian tube disease, sinusitis, tur→
- Multiple 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.→
- Muscle Spasm or CrampAn approach to symptom management to guide decision-making in the management of patients with life-threatening illness→
- Musculoskeletal SystemBaclofen Botulinum toxin Zoledronate Zoledronate, Ibandronate Zoledronate, IV, Ibandronate, IV Alendronate ATC Code M03BX01 Medicine Baclofen Indication Spasticity NEMLC Recommendation Not Approved Review Indicators New evidence of clinically relevant efficacy Date Ratified 25 June 2015 ATC Code M03AX01 Medicine Botulinum toxin Indication Focal dystonias NEMLC Recommendation Ap→
- Myocarditis/CardiomyopathyMycocarditis/Cardiomyopathy→
- MyoclonusAn approach to symptom management to guide decision-making in the management of patients with life-threatening illness→
- N95/Equivalent Respirator Quality Screening GuidePublished 15 June 2020→
- N95/FFP2/3 Respirator Masks & Usage during COVID-19Guidance documents released by SASA around COVID-19→
- NCCEMD COVID-19 Maternal Guidelines and Training Slides28 May 2020→
- NICD Website - COVID-19 Technical Resources & GuidelinesAll the NICD Technical Resources and Guidelines for managing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).→
- Nasal Continuous Positive Pressure Ventilation (nCPAP)Management 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.→
- Nasal Saline Douches/Irrigation and RinsesNasal irrigation with hypertonic or isotonic saline is a simple, inexpensive and effective adjunct to therapy, by squirt, pump, gravity (e.g., ‘neti-pot’) or spray bottle systems. Nasal rinses remove allergens, irritants and inflammatory mediators and clear accumulated mucus, optimising mucociliary clearance. Saline rinsing is safe in children and adults and reduces disease severity and symptom s→
- Nasal TraumaNasal Trauma→
- National Essential Medicine List Committee (NEMLC) Rapid ReviewsThe National Essential Medicine List Committee (NEMLC) performs rapid reviews of the evidence for proposed treatment options for COVID-19 disease. The Committee has evaluated evidence for: Interferon Ivermectin for prophylaxis of COVID-19 Ivermectin for treatment of COVID-19 Hydroxychloroquine/ chloroquine IV Immunoglobulin Tocilizumab for the treatment of COVID-19 Lopinavir/ Ritonavir Azithromyc→
- National Infection Prevention and Control Strategic FrameworkThis strategic framework gives guidance to public and private health facilities and health workers on compliance with standards relating to IPC practices. Published March 2020.→
- Nausea and VomitingAn approach to symptom management to guide decision-making in the management of patients with life-threatening illness→
- Nebulisation, Physiotherapy & Breathing ExercisesCOVID-19 Rapid Review, Tuesday, 14 April 2020→
- Neck Injuries - PenetratingPenetrating Neck Injuries→
- Neck MassIntroduction Background Important details on history Important details on 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→
- Neck MassElective Surgical Conditions - Neck Mass→
- Necrotising FasciitisInfection Necrotising fasciitis Brief outline/clinical setting Life-threatening, invasive, rapidly progressive soft-tissue infection with a necrotising component involving the deeper fascia. Characteristics associated with increased likelihood of necrotizing infection: - Oedema - Erythema - Severe and crescendo pain out of proportion - Cutaneous anaesthesia - Skin bullae or necrosis (at lat→
- Necrotising Soft Tissue InfectionsNecrotising Soft Tissue Infections→
- Needlestick or Sharp InjuryDistrict level hospital guidelines applicable for interns and comm service doctors. Published in 2016→
- Neonatal Cranial Ultrasound GuidelinesNeonatal Cranial Ultrasound Guidelines→
- Neonatal Discharge PoliciesNeonatal Discharge Polocies→
- Neonatal Endotracheal (ET) Intubation - SedationManagement 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.→
- Neonatal Endotracheal (ET) Tube: Length and FixationManagement 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.→
- Neonatal Follow-upNeonatal Follow-up→
- Neonatal Hypoglycaemia / HyperglycaemiaNeonatal Hypoglycaemia→
- Neonatal JaundiceNeonatal Jaundice→
- Neonatal ResuscitationNeonatal Resuscitation→
- Neonatal Resuscitation Summary FormNational Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines→