Guidelines
314 entriesNDOH Standard Treatment Guidelines and clinical protocols
- C-Spine - Evaluation of Plain Films/ImagingC-Spine - Evaluation of plain films/imagingOther→
- C-spine - ClearanceC-spine - ClearanceOther→
- C-spine - Clinical exam and Injury PatternsC-spine - Clinical exam and injury patternsOther→
- C-spine - Common Neurological SyndromesC-spine - Common neurological syndromesOther→
- C-spine - Initial Management and ImmobilisationC-spine - Initial management and immobilisationOther→
- C-spine - IntroductionC-spine - IntroductionOther→
- C. Purpose of this GuidelineSupporting the Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy Framework and the Guidelines on Implementation of the Antimicrobial Strategy in South Africa: One Health Approach and Governance, 2018Other→
- CIRCULAR 107 of 2020: Maternal and Child Health Response Plan for COVID-1905 June 2020Other→
- CIRCULAR 38 of 2020 - Notice on Occupationally Acquired COVID-19COVID-19 acquired during the course of dutiesOther→
- CIRCULAR H 111 of 2020 - The RECOVERY Study: Interim Guidance on the Use of Steroids in COVID-19 patients19 June 2020Other→
- CIRCULAR H 125 of 2020 Guidance for Health Care Workers Providing Palliative and End of Life Care to COVID-19 PatientsJuly 2020Other→
- CIRCULAR H 148 of 2020: Guidance for Emergency Centres in the Western Cape during the COVID-19UpdatedOther→
- CIRCULAR H 154 of 2020: COVID-19 Guidance for Managing Adults in an Inpatient Setting21 July 2020Other→
- CIRCULAR H 159 of 2020: Standard Operating Procedure for Management of People with Diabetes and COVID-1915 July 2020Other→
- CIRCULAR H 50 of 2020: Individual Risk Assessment for Vulnerable Staff with Potential Work-related Exposure to COVID-19Circular H50 of 2020Other→
- CIRCULAR H 70 OF 2020: Preventing and Managing Coronavirus Infection in the WorkplaceCircular H70 of 2020Other→
- CIRCULAR H 77 of 2020: Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Coronavirus Infection in Healthcare FacilitiesH-77 of 2020Other→
- CIRCULAR H 84 of 2020: COVID-19 Guidance for Professional Health Workers (Nurses, Doctors) in Primary Health Care Facilities18 May 2020Other→
- COPD ExacerbationsInfection COPD exacerbations Brief outline/clinical setting Severe exacerbation 1)- increased sputum production 2) Increased sputum purulence 3) increased dyspnoea IF 2 + other symptoms / OR require ventilation. (EVIDENCE B and C)) and CRP >40 2 symptoms, one of which is increased purulence give antibiotics If there is associated structural lung disease, send off a sputum MC+S for pseudomonasOther→
- COVID-19 Admission Approach - UCT/GSHDepartments of Medicine & SurgeryOther→
- COVID-19 Associated CoagulopathyCOVID-19 Rapid Review, Tuesday, 28 April 2020Other→
- COVID-19 Descendent GuidelinesAdvice for dealing with deaths at home and funeralsOther→
- COVID-19 FAQGuidance documents released by SASA around COVID-19. Issued 19 March 2020.Other→
- COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for South AfricaThese updated guidelines for Infection Prevention and Control are subject to change as the situation with COVID-19 develops in South Africa. Published 21 May 2020Other→
- COVID-19 Maternal and Newborn Care GuidelinesUpdated 29 April 2020Other→
- COVID-19 Protocol Version 10 - Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital / Gauteng ICU GroupCOVID treatment protocol devised at CMJAH and which is being used by the Gauteng ICU group. Version 10Other→
- COVID-19 Respiratory Support - improving mortality outcomesRapid Review 10 - 26 May 2020Other→
- COVID-19 in ChildrenDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: U07.1 *Notifiable condition. Also see: - National Department of Health – Guide to antigen testing for SARSCoV-2 in South Africa, revision. January 2023. 4 DESCRIPTION SARS-CoV-2 infections range from asymptomatic to severe. Case definition of COVID-19 (NICD/NDOH): A suspected COVID-19 caPEML (Paeds)→
- COVID-19 in PaediatricsReview 9 - 14 May 2020Other→
- COVID-19 update for members over the age of 60Guidance documents released by SASA around COVID-19. Issued 19 March 2020.Other→
- COVID-19: Amendment to Health Directives26 May 2020Other→
- COVID-19: Corona Virus Disease-19Description General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 codes: U07.1/U07.2 Note: notifiable medical condition. Consult the most recent guidelines on the clinical management of suspected or confirmed Covid-19 disease available at: https://www.knowledgehub.org.za/content/covid-19 DESCRIPTION Viral respiratory illness caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-Primary Care→
- CPR for EveryoneCPR for EveryoneOther→
- CT Imaging ChecklistClick on the image to enlarge. Click here for the pdf . Angels Initiative South Africa _ Stroke Physician CT Imaging Checklist_2024Other→
- Caesarean SectionThe 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.Other→
- Calcium Abnormalities In ICUEffects of albumin and pH Alkalosis results in increased bound calcium – and decreased ionized calcium. In hypoalbuminaemia, total serum calcium measurement may be falsely low. Corrected calcium = measured calcium + (40 - albumin) x 0.025. Hypocalcaemia: See: Hypocalcaemia in children. In ICU, the focus is on low ionized calcium concentrations (< 1.0 mmol/L). Clinical effects of hypocalcaemia:PEML (Paeds)→
- Calcium Channel Blocker and Beta Blocker PoisoningDescription General measures Medicine treatment Referral T44.7/T46.1 + (X43.99/X63.99/Y14.99) DESCRIPTION Cardiovascular toxicity results in profound hypotension, bradycardia, decreased systemic vascular resistance and cardiogenic shock. Depressed level of consciousness and metabolic acidosis are due to poor tissue perfusion. Hyperglycaemia and hypokalaemia may occur. Patients who have co-iEML (Adult)→
- Cancer PainDescription Referral ICD-10 code: G89.3 DESCRIPTION Pain in children with cancer is common and can be divided into four categories: Pain as a result of the disease. Pain secondary to treatment of the disease (chemo and radiotherapy). Procedural pain (especially from bone marrow aspirations and LPs). Pain from other causes as experienced by children in general. Pain caused by malignancy mayPEML (Paeds)→
- CandidiasisDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: B37.2 DESCRIPTION Skin infection involving axillae, neck and perineum. Commonly occurs in immunocompromised individuals. Involvement of mouth and perineal regions suggests systemic disease. DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA Clinical Red, raw-looking patches with satellite whitePEML (Paeds)→
- Candidiasis, OralICD-10 code: B37.0 See: Candidiasis, systemic and other . Click here for the pdf . Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa Paediatric Hospital _2023, 5th edition_Updated July 2024 Chapter 2: Alimentary Tract, 2.1 Dental & Oral Disorders, 2.1.4 Candidiasis, OralPEML (Paeds)→
- Candidiasis, Oral &/or OesophagealPlease 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 DeficiencPrimary Care→
- Candidiasis, Oral (thrush)ICD-10 codes: B37.0 Description General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral DESCRIPTION A candida infection of the mouth and sometimes of the pharynx Commonly presents as painful creamy white patches that can be scraped off the tongue and buccal mucosa Often occurs in healthy babies up to one month of age Risk factors for candidiasis include: Poor oral hygiene ImmunosuppressionPrimary Care→
- Candidiasis, SkinFungal Infections of the SkinPrimary Care→
- Candidiasis, Systemic and OtherDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: B37 DESCRIPTION Superficial and/or disseminated (systemic) fungal infection caused by C. albicans , C. tropicalis and other candida species. Risk factors include: Prolonged, broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy. Compromised immune system, including patients infected with HIV or on caPEML (Paeds)→
- Cannot Intubate and Cannot Ventilate (CICV) in a Paralysed Anaesthetised ChildCannot Intubate and Cannot Ventilate (CICV) in a Paralysed Anaesthetised Child Aged 1 - 8 YearsOther→
- Carbon Monoxide PoisoningDescription General measures Medicine treatment ICD-10 code: Y17 DESCRIPTION Poisoning caused by accidental or intentional exposure to fires in poorly ventilated areas, combustion engines, faulty stoves and faulty heating systems. Patients present with: dizziness, headache, seizures and other CNS symptoms, nausea and vomiting, chest pain, tachycardia, high arterial carboxyhaemoglobinPEML (Paeds)→
- Carbon Monoxide PoisoningDescription General measures Medicine treatment T58 + (X47.99/X67.99/Y17.99) DESCRIPTION Poisoning caused by accidental or intentional exposure to fires in poorly ventilated areas, combustion engines, faulty stoves, and faulty heating systems. Patients present with: dizziness impaired level of consciousness headache tachycardia seizures and other CNS symptoms chest pains nausea and vomiting retinEML (Adult)→
- Cardiac Arrest in AdultsDescription Covid-19 considerations Emergency treatment Additional guidance ICD-10 code: I46.0/I46.9 DESCRIPTION Described as the loss of a heart beat and a palpable pulse, irrespective of the electrical activity captured on ECG tracing. Irreversible brain damage can occur within 2–4 minutes. Clinical features include: sudden loss of consciousness absent carotid and all other pulses loss oEML (Adult)→
- Cardiac Arrest, AdultsDescription Covid-19 considerations General Measures Emergency Treatment Immediate Emergency Medicine Treatment Additional Guidance Referral ICD-10 code: I46.0/I46.9 Figure 21.1: Advanced cardiac arrest algorithm ( adapted with permission from the Resuscitation Council of South Africa ) Click on the image to enlarge. Figure 21.2: Advanced cardiac arrest algorithm - suspected respiratory communicaPrimary Care→
- Cardiac Arrest, Cardio-Pulmonary ResuscitationCardiac Arrest, Cardio-Pulmonary ResuscitationPrimary Care→