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- Anaesthesia Equipment and Anaesthetising Facilities: FacilitiesIntroduction The requirements for healthcare facilities providing surgical services are described in the Infrastructure Unit Support Systems (IUSS) Health Facility Guides: Facilities for Surgical Procedures (Gazetted 30 June 2014 – Appendix B ) that supersedes regulation R158 on Infrastructure and should be interpreted in conjunction with the current National Core Standards (NCS) Regulations ( Ap→
- Anaesthesia Equipment and Anaesthetising Facilities: Low Flow Anaesthesia GuidelinesDefinition Classification of fresh gas flow rates Equipment How to do it The delivery of anaesthesia gases in the most efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly manner is a requirement of modern anaesthesia practice. This practice requires an understanding of the physics of the delivery system and the properties of the agents being used. It is an appropriate technique for the current ad→
- Anaesthesia Equipment and Anaesthetising Facilities: MedicationEssential Drugs Programme Off-label drug use Ampoule labelling standard Substitution of medicines and devices National Pharmacovigilance Programme Ampoule sharing Essential Drugs Programme To provide equal access to medicines for all South Africans, whilst improving the supply of listed items at a lower cost, the Essential Drugs Programme (EDP) of South Africa was established in terms of the Nati→
- Anaesthesia Outside a Hospital SettingIntroduction Context Guidance Introduction Clinicians may be called upon to provide services including patient assessment, monitored care, sedation, anaesthesia and resuscitation outside of the traditional hospital environment. This is not limited to sedation/anaesthesia in day surgery units and consulting rooms for proceduralists but extends to the prehospital and interfacility transfer environm→
- Anaesthesia and NeurotoxicityPACSA position statement for Parents.→
- Anaesthetic Equipment DecontaminationManagement of reusable equipment Definitions and classifications Laryngoscopes Bronchoscopes Magill forceps Nasopharyngeal and rectal temperature probes Suction bowl Suction tubing Oropharyngeal airways Bougies, and intubation guides and stylets Breathing filters and breathing circuits Bag valve mask resuscitators Supraglottic devices Storage of semi-critical items Non-critical medical equipment→
- Anaesthetic Pre-operative Workup for PatientsAdapted from the NICE 2016 Guidelines→
- Analgesia during Pregnancy, Childbirth, the Puerperium and LactationPregnancy Childbirth The puerperium Lactation Bibliography Pregnant women and new mothers are both at high risk of experiencing pain. The antenatal changes in anatomy can result in back pain, pelvic pain and an altered centre of gravity, predisposing women to falls and other injuries. Physiological changes during pregnancy can also result in increased headaches. Giving birth is painful, and the p→
- Analgesia in LabourThe 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.→
- Analgesic Medication for Children with Cancer PainManagement of cancer pain in children→
- AnaphylaxisAnaphylaxis→
- Anaphylaxis/Anaphylactic ReactionsPaediatric Anaphylaxis/Anaphylactic Reactions→
- Anastomotic Leak GuidelinesAnastomotic Leak Guidelines→
- Ankle DislocationAnkle Dislocation→
- Ankle Injuries - AnatomyAnkle injuries - Anatomy→
- Ankle Injuries - Fracture ClassificationAnkle injuries - Fracture classification→
- Ankle Injuries - ImagingAnkle injuries - Imaging→
- Ankle Injuries - Mechanism of InjuryAnkle injuries - Mechanism of injury→
- Ankle Injuries - SummaryAnkle injuries - summary→
- Ankle Injuries in the Emergency CentreAnkle Injuries in the Emergency Centre→
- Ankle injuries - Injury Patterns to LigamentsAnkle injuries - Injury patters to ligaments→
- Annexure 1 - ART for the Term NeonateClick here to open the above PDF Click here to view Monitoring on ART 2023 ART Clinical Guidelines for the Management of HIV in Adults, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, Adolescents, Children, Infants and Neonates June 2023 Version 4 Upload date: 07/08/2023→
- Annexure 1: EGK Job AidClick on the image to enlarge. Click here for the pdf . South African National Department of Health, Guideline for Vertical Transmission Prevention of Communicable Infections, Version 2_August 2023→
- Annexure 1: Weight-Based Dosing of Medicines Used in Multidrug-Resistant TB Regimens, Adults and ChildrenClick on the image to enlarge. Click on the image to enlarge. Click on the image to enlarge. Click on the image to enlarge. Click on the image to enlarge. bd: two times a day; BPaL: bedaquiline, pretomanid and linezolid; BPaL-L: bedaquiline, pretomanid, linezolid and levofloxacin; cap: capsule; DR-TB: drug-resistant TB; dt: dispersible tablet; g: gram; GDG: Guideline Development Group; HIV: human→
- Annexure 2 - ART for the Preterm NeonateClick here to open the above PDF Click here for Monitoring of ART Click here for ART for the Term Neonate 2023 ART Clinical Guidelines for the Management of HIV in Adults, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, Adolescents, Children, Infants and Neonates June 2023 Version 4 Upload date: 07/08/2023→
- Annexure 2: PrEP Job Aid for CliniciansClick on the image to enlarge. Click here for the pdf . South African National Department of Health, Guideline for Vertical Transmission Prevention of Communicable Infections, Version 2_August 2023→
- Annexure 3 - Enhanced Adherence CounsellingEnhanced Adherence Counselling Sessions There are two sessions: Session 1: Initial enhanced adherence counselling for patients struggling with adherence. Session 2: Enhanced adherence counselling for persistent non-adherent patients (covered in DMOC SOP 2 ). Session 1 1. Explain the purpose of your session, define terms: Determine possible reasons for abnormal assessment results. Assess and→
- Annexure 3: Counselling for PrEPClick on the image to enlarge. Click here for the pdf . South African National Department of Health, Guideline for Vertical Transmission Prevention of Communicable Infections, Version 2_August 2023→
- Annexure 4 - Mental Health AssessmentSource: Differentiated Care Models Standard Operating Procedures 2023 As mental health disorders can impact adherence negatively, it is recommended that screening is provided for mental health disorders while treating HIV, TB, and NCDs. Basic screening should assess: What is the patient’s appearance? Is he/she clean and looking after him or herself? Does the person look worried or sad? Does the p→
- Annexure 4: Integrated Visit Schedule for the Mother Taking PrEPVisit Schedule for Integrated Care: Mother taking PrEP The principles are as follows: Wherever possible, try to align the mother’s PrEP, HIV and STI screening and contraception visits with that of the child’s EPI visit schedule so the mother-baby pair need only attend the facility once for all consultations on the same day Wherever possible, allow the mother and baby to receive care at the same s→
- Annexure 5 - Practical Advice on Administration of ARV DrugsClick here to open the above PDF 2023 ART Clinical Guidelines for the Management of HIV in Adults, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, Adolescents, Children, Infants and Neonates June 2023 Version 4 Upload date: 07/08/2023→
- Annexure 5 TPT Dosing TablesTPT Regimens for Children Weighing Less than 25 Kilograms Recommended Daily Dosages for 3RH in HIV-Negative Children <25kg Recommended Daily Dosages for 6H amongst Children Living with HIV < 25kg TPT REGIMENS FOR CHILDREN WEIGHING LESS THAN 25 KILOGRAMS There are two potential regimens for children: 3RH (rifampicin and isoniazid for 3 months), and 6H (isoniazid for 6 months). The→
- Annexure 6 - Antiretroviral Drug Dosing Chart for Children (2022) Click here to open the above content in the original PDF view 2023 ART Clinical Guidelines for the Management of HIV in Adults, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, Adolescents, Children, Infants and Neonates June 2023 Version 4 Upload date: 07/08/2023→
- Annexure 7 - Child and Adolescent Disclosure Counseling for Children Living with HIVDisclosure should ideally be a gradual process over many years, advancing from partial disclosure to full disclosure, post-disclosure, and ongoing support. Ideally full disclosure should take place between 10 and 14 years old if the child is of normal cognition and maturity, making sure that it is done before sexual debut. The parent or caregiver (PCG) should be prepared for disclosure and suppor→
- Annexure A: Infection Prevention Multimodal MeasuresSupporting the Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy Framework and the Guidelines on Implementation of the Antimicrobial Strategy in South Africa: One Health Approach and Governance, 2018→
- Annexure A: Pharmacovigilance FormClick on the image to enlarge. Click here to access the pdf . National Guidelines on the Treatment of Tuberculosis Infection, February 2023 Annexure A: Pharmacovigilance Form→
- Annexure B: Adherence PlanAdherence Step 1: Education of patient Adherence Step 2: Life goals Adherence Step 3: Patient support system Adherence Step 4: Getting to appointments Adherence Step 5 - Treatment schedule Adherence Step 6: Reminder strategies Adherence Step 7: Managing missed doses Adherence Step 8: Storing medication and extra doses Adherence Step 9: Dealing with side-effects Adherence Step 10: Planning for tri→
- Annexure B: Infection Control Bundles for Prevention of HAIsSupporting the Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy Framework and the Guidelines on Implementation of the Antimicrobial Strategy in South Africa: One Health Approach and Governance, 2018→
- Annexure C : Laboratory Alert Organism ReportSupporting the Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy Framework and the Guidelines on Implementation of the Antimicrobial Strategy in South Africa: One Health Approach and Governance, 2018→
- Annexure C: TPT Integration into Repeat Prescription Collection Strategies for Clinically Stable PLHIV on ARTBackground Completion of TPT prior to enrolment in differentiated service delivery (DSD) model TPT initiation and completion within DSD model Transition to TLD regimen Background South African Adherence Guidelines enable clinically stable ART patients to access multi-month ART supply and easier drug supply collection through Repeat Prescription Collection Strategies (RPCs), namely facility pick-u→
- Annexure D: Healthcare Associated Infections Surveillance and DefinitionsSupporting the Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy Framework and the Guidelines on Implementation of the Antimicrobial Strategy in South Africa: One Health Approach and Governance, 2018→
- Annexure E: Hospital AMS CommitteeSupporting the Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy Framework and the Guidelines on Implementation of the Antimicrobial Strategy in South Africa: One Health Approach and Governance, 2018→
- Annexure F: Cumulative AntibiogramsSupporting the Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy Framework and the Guidelines on Implementation of the Antimicrobial Strategy in South Africa: One Health Approach and Governance, 2018→
- Annexure G: Antimicrobial Prescription ChartsSupporting the Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy Framework and the Guidelines on Implementation of the Antimicrobial Strategy in South Africa: One Health Approach and Governance, 2018→
- Annexure H: Diagnostic StewardshipSupporting the Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy Framework and the Guidelines on Implementation of the Antimicrobial Strategy in South Africa: One Health Approach and Governance, 2018→
- Anorexia, Asthenia and CachexiaAn approach to symptom management to guide decision-making in the management of patients with life-threatening illness→
- Antenatal ClinicAntenatal Clinic Testing for HIV Treatment for HIV VL Monitoring and Management Screening for TB and other OI's Prevention of transmission of Syphilis, HBV and other infections Other care Antenatal Clinic When caring for a pregnant woman, always be sure to: Recognise the pregnant client that requires urgent attention as outlined in BANC Plus and manage/refer as appropriate Identify the pregnant c→
- Antenatal ClinicThe 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.→
- Antepartum HaemorrhageThe 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.→
- Anti-Cancer TreatmentsGeneral principles and management of cancer pain in adults→