Guidelines
11 entriesNDoH Primary Healthcare STG
- Obesity in DiabetesCardiovascular Risk in Diabetes→
- Open Multi-Dose Vial PolicyInjection safety Opened vials of TT HepB and OPV vaccines: May be used in subsequent immunisation sessions for a maximum of one month , if each of the following conditions have been met: The expiry date has not passed Each vial must be dated when opened The vaccines are stored under appropriate cold chain conditions (2–8°C with temperature monitoring and recording) The vaccine vial septum ha→
- Opportunistic Infections, Prophylaxis in ChildrenPlease click on the link below to access the most up-to-date version of this guideline. The content on this page is currently being updated to align with the latest publication. Always check the version number at the bottom of the screen to confirm which version you are using. Click here to access the Primary Health Care - PHC Chapter 11: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficienc→
- Opportunistic Infections, Treatment in ChildrenPlease click on the link below to access the most up-to-date version of this guideline. The content on this page is currently being updated to align with the latest publication. Always check the version number at the bottom of the screen to confirm which version you are using. Click here to access the Primary Health Care - PHC Chapter 11: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficienc→
- Oral (Contraception, Hormonal)Monophasic preparations Triphasic preparations Contraindications and guidance to starting the hormonal oral pill Medicine interactions Referral Z30.0/Z30.4 Dual contraception with barrier methods, are recommended to reduce the risk of STIs, including HIV. Monophasic preparations Progestin only pills, e.g.: Levonorgestrel, oral, 30 mcg daily LoE:IIIa 18 Progestins and estrogen, fixed combinations,→
- Osteoarthrosis (Osteoarthritis)Osteoarthrosis (Osteoarthritis)→
- Other VaccinesTT (Tetanus Toxoid) Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Hepatitis B Influenza Vaccine TT (Tetanus Toxoid) Z23.5 Protects against tetanus (post trauma) TT, IM, 0.5 mL into arm Storage: Fridge: middle shelf at 2–8°C. Easily damaged by freezing. Keep opened vials for next session if kept at correct temperature and not contaminated. Discard after 30 days. Record date of reconstitution. Co→
- Otitis ExternaOtitis→
- Otitis Media, AcuteOtitis→
- Otitis Media, Chronic, SuppurativeOtitis→
- Overweight and ObesityICD-10 codes: E66.0 / E66.8 / E66.9 Description General measures Referral DESCRIPTION Overweight and obesity are abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Body mass index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify overweight and obesity in adults (> 19 years). It is defined as a person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of→