Guidelines

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NDOH Standard Treatment Guidelines and clinical protocols

Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC)KMC is an important pillar of our neonatal care. It improves rates of breastfeeding, mother-infant bonding, nosocomial infection rates etc. KMC comprises: Kangaroo position: baby upright, skin-to-skin against the mother (or father) between her breasts Breastfeeding/breast milk wherever possible Early discharge with increased outpatient support Please encourage all women to practice KMC , whetherOther→
Kaposi SarcomaDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: C46.9 DESCRIPTION Kaposi sarcoma is a vascular tumour that can present anywhere on the skin and oral mucosa. Lymph nodes and internal organs, primarily lungs and gastrointestinal tract, may also be involved. It is associated with human herpes virus 8 and occurs most commonlyPEML (Paeds)→
Kaposi Sarcoma (KS)Please 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 Adult Hospital Level Chapter 10: HIV_and_AIDS_with_supporting_NEMLC_Report_Reviews_2025-9-VersioEML (Adult)→
Kawasaki Disease/Mucocutaneous Lymph Node SyndromeDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: M30.3 DESCRIPTION Kawasaki disease is an acute systemic vasculitis of unknown aetiology occurring predominantly in children. It involves small and medium arteries. The most serious complication is coronary artery aneurysms. Important: MIS-C, a complication of SARS-CoV-2, can mimic KawasaPEML (Paeds)→
Keeping the Infant or Child Warm (Birth up to 2 months)IMCI - Young Infant (Birth up to 2 months)IMCI→
KeratitisStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
Ketamine Sedation of Children in Emergency DepartmentsGuideline for Ketamine Sedation of Children in Emergency DepartmentsOther→
Key Adherence Messages (DPOC SOP, 2023) and Summary of 1st Line ART RegimensKey Adherence Messages Summary of ART Regimens for Adolescent Girls (10-19 years) and Adult Woman Initiating ART KEY ADHERENCE MESSAGES (DIFFERENTIATED MODELS OF CARE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES, 2023) 11 Step 1 Education about HIV - What does HIV do to your body? - How taking ART can help you? - The importance of VL suppressions for mother and baby. - Risks of poor aOther→
Key Components of an AMS ProgrammeSupporting the Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy Framework and the Guidelines on Implementation of the Antimicrobial Strategy in South Africa: One Health Approach and Governance, 2018Other→
Key Messages and Actions for COVID-19 Prevention and Control in SchoolsIFRC, UNICEF and WHO Issue Guidance to Protect Children and Support Safe School Operations. Published March 2020Other→
Key PointsSA has one of the highest reported asthma mortality rates, despite availability of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in all sectors of the healthcare system. The cornerstone of asthma treatment remains ICS. Patients with so-called ‘mild’ asthma are at risk for acute exacerbations and death, and should have an ICS included in their management strategy. Early diagnosis and control ofOther→
Kidney Replacement TherapyStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
Kidney Replacement Therapy (KRT)Description Medicine treatment Description Acute kidney injury (AKI) may affect 60% of ICU patients with up to two-thirds of these patients going on to require kidney replacement therapy (KRT). LoE: IVb xv KRT is commonly used in critically ill patients to achieve solute clearance, maintain acid-base status, and remove fluid excess. Indications for acute Kidney Replacement Therapy (RRT): Stage 3EML (Adult)→
Knee DislocationKnee InjuryOther→