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NDOH Standard Treatment Guidelines and clinical protocols

ReferencesThese are the approved guidelines published by the South African Society of Psychiatrists to provide an overview on treatment and management of commonly diagnosed psychiatric illnesses. The guidelines include consensus recommendations, based on peer contribution and using the international evidence based guidelines that are suitable for the local South African health service.Other→
ReferencesThese are the approved guidelines published by the South African Society of Psychiatrists to provide an overview on treatment and management of commonly diagnosed psychiatric illnesses. The guidelines include consensus recommendations, based on peer contribution and using the international evidence based guidelines that are suitable for the local South African health service.Other→
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References1. Adhikari NK, Fowler RA, Bhagwanjee S, Rubenfeld GD. Critical care and the global burden of critical illness in adults. Lancet (London, England). 2010;376(9749):1339-46. 2. Naidoo K, Singh J, Lalloo UJSAMJ. Critical analysis of ICU/HC beds in South Africa: 2008-2009. 2013;103(10):751-3. 3. Bhagwanjee S, Scribante JJSAMJ. National audit of critical care resources in South Africa-unit and bed disOther→
References1. First National TB Prevalence Survey 2018. Pretoria, South Africa: National Department of Health, South Africa, 2021. 2. Global TB Report. Geneva: World Health Organisation, , 2020. 3. Mortality and causes of death in South Africa, 2016: Findings from death notification. . Pretoria, South Africa: Statistics SA., 2018. 4. WHO High-Level Event galvanizes commitment and action to accelerate the glOther→
ReferencesCrichton A. An inquiry into the nature and origin of mental derangement: Comprehending a concise system of the physiology and pathology of the human mind and a history of the passions and their effects. London: T. Cadell and W. Davies; 1798. Goldstein S. Managing attention and learning disorders in late adolescence and adulthood. New York, NY: Wiley; 1997. Thomas R, Sanders S, Doust J, Beller E,Other→
ReferencesRainbow Clinic for Abused Children, April 2020Other→
ReferencesSokka T, Kautiainen H, Pincus T, et al. Work disability remains a major problem in rheumatoid arthritis in the 2000s: Data from 32 countries in the QUEST-RA study. Arthritis Res Ther 2010;12(2):R42. https://doi.org/10.1186/ar2951 Bombardier C, Barbieri M, Parthan A, et al. The relationship between joint damage and functional disability in rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review. Ann Rheum Dis 2Other→
ReferencesThese are the approved guidelines published by the South African Society of Psychiatrists to provide an overview on treatment and management of commonly diagnosed psychiatric illnesses. The guidelines include consensus recommendations, based on peer contribution and using the international evidence based guidelines that are suitable for the local South African health service.Other→
ReferencesAdam A, Claassen F, Coovadia A, et al. The South African guidelines on enuresis – 2017. Afr J Urol 2018;24(1):1-13. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/aju/article/view/169855 (accessed 11 September 2024). Nevéus T, von Gontard A, Hoebeke P, et al. The standardisation of terminology of lower urinary tract function in children and adolescents: Report from the Standardisation Committee of thOther→
ReferencesThese are the approved guidelines published by the South African Society of Psychiatrists to provide an overview on treatment and management of commonly diagnosed psychiatric illnesses. The guidelines include consensus recommendations, based on peer contribution and using the international evidence based guidelines that are suitable for the local South African health service.Other→
ReferencesProft F, Poddubnyy D. Ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis: Recent insights and impact of new classification criteria. Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis 2018;10(5-6):129-139. https://doi. org/10.1177/1759720X18773726 Moll JM, Wright V. Psoriatic arthritis. Semin Arthritis Rheum 1973;3(1):55-78. https://doi. org/10.1016/0049-0172(73)90035-8 Gelfand JM, Weinstein R, Porter SB, Neimann AL, BeOther→
ReferencesThese are the approved guidelines published by the South African Society of Psychiatrists to provide an overview on treatment and management of commonly diagnosed psychiatric illnesses. The guidelines include consensus recommendations, based on peer contribution and using the international evidence based guidelines that are suitable for the local South African health service.Other→
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ReferencesSung H, Ferlay J, Siegel RL, et al. Global cancer statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries. CA Cancer J Clin 2021;71(3):209-249. https://doi.org/10.3322/caac.216602. Marima R, Mbeje M, Hull R, Demetriou D, Mtshali N, Dlamini Z. Prostate cancer disparities and management in southern Africa: Insights into practices, norms and values. COther→
References[1] Verrina E, et al. A multicenter experience on patient and technique survival in children on chronic dialysis. Pediatr Nephrol 2004; 19:82-90 [2] Leonard MB, et al. A prospective cohort study of incident maintenance dialysis in children: an NAPRTC study. Kidney Int 2003; 63:744-755 [3] Stylianou KG, et al. Selecting the optimal peritoneal dialysis catheter. Kidney Int 2014; 85:741–743 [4] WaraOther→
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References1. Coccolini F, Moore EE, Kluger Y et al. Kidney and uro-trauma: WSESAAST guidelines. World J Emerg Surg 2019; 14: 54 2. Morey AF, Broghammer JA, Hollowell CMP, McKibben MJ, Souter L. Urotrauma Guideline 2020: AUA Guideline. J Urol 2021; 205: 30–5 3. Radmayr C, Bogaert G, Burgu B et al. EAU Guidelines on Paediatric Urology – Limited Update March 2022. The Netherlands: Anheim, 2022 4. Figler B, EdOther→
ReferencesMallol J, Crane J, Von Mutius E, et al. The International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) phase three: A global synthesis. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 2013;41(2):73–85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aller.2012.03.001 Zar HJ, Ehrlich RI, Workman L, Weinberg EG. The changing prevalence of asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic eczema in African adolescents from 1995 to 2002. PediatrOther→
ReferencesThese are the approved guidelines published by the South African Society of Psychiatrists to provide an overview on treatment and management of commonly diagnosed psychiatric illnesses. The guidelines include consensus recommendations, based on peer contribution and using the international evidence based guidelines that are suitable for the local South African health service.Other→
ReferencesThis guideline provides an overview of the recommended Adult ADHD assessment steps, differentials to be considered and options for treatment according to the best available evidence based guidelines.Other→
References1. Hébert PC, Wells G, Blajchman MA, et al. A multicenter, randomised, controlled clinical trial of transfusion requirements in critical care. N Engl J Med 1999;340(6):409-417. https://doi. org/10.1056/nejm199902113400601 2. Holst LB, Haase N, Wetterslev J, et al. Lower versus higher hemoglobin threshold for transfusion in septic shock. N Engl J Med 2014;371(15):1381-1391. https://doi.org/10.1056Other→
References1 G C White 2nd, Rosendaal F, Aledort LM, Lusher JM, Rothschild C, Ingerslev J0; Factor VIII and Factor IX Subcommittee. Definitions in hemophilia. Recommendation of the scientific subcommittee on factor VIII and factor IX of the scientific and standardization committee of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Thromb Haemost. 2001 Mar;85(3):560. 2 South African National Blood SPEML (Paeds)→
ReferencesSepúlveda C, Marlin A, Yoshida T, Ullrich A. Palliative care: the World Health Organization's global perspective. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2002; 24(2):91-96. South African National Department of Health (2017). National Health Insurance for South Africa. Towards universal health coverage. Government Gazette No. 40955, 30 June 2017. World Health Organization. Health Financing. https://www.who.int/ heOther→
References[1] Gandhi NR, Brust JCM, Sarita Shah N. A new era for treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis. European Respiratory Journal 2018;52. https://doi.org/10.1183/13993003.01350-2018. [2] Ndjeka N, Schnippel K, Master I, Meintjes G, Maartens G, Romero R, et al. High treatment success rate for multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis using a bedaquiline-containing treatment regiOther→
ReferencesThese are the approved guidelines published by the South African Society of Psychiatrists to provide an overview on treatment and management of commonly diagnosed psychiatric illnesses. The guidelines include consensus recommendations, based on peer contribution and using the international evidence based guidelines that are suitable for the local South African health service.Other→
ReferencesThese are the approved guidelines published by the South African Society of Psychiatrists to provide an overview on treatment and management of commonly diagnosed psychiatric illnesses. The guidelines include consensus recommendations, based on peer contribution and using the international evidence based guidelines that are suitable for the local South African health service.Other→
ReferencesSchwartzman S, Ruderman EM. A road map of the axial spondyloarthritis continuum. Mayo Clinic Proceed 2022;97(1):134-145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2021.08.007 Slimani S, Hamdi W, Nassar K, Kalla AA. Spondyloarthritis in North Africa: An update. Clin Rheumatol 2021;40:3401-3410. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-021-05630-w Tikly M, Njobvu P, McGill P. Spondyloarthritis in sub-Saharan Africa.Other→
References - HIV & AIDSPlease 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→
References - Acute PainAmin FM, Asghar MS, Hougaard A, et al. Magnetic resonance angiography of intracranial and extracranial arteries in patients with spontaneous migraine without aura: a cross-sectional study. Lancet Neurol. 2013;12(5):454-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/ S1474-4422(13)70067-X. Amrein R, Hetzel W, Bonetti EP, Gerecke M. Clinical pharmacology of dormicum (midazolam) and anexate (flumazenil). ResuscitationOther→
References - Adolescence1. Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996. Section 28(3). Children’s Act 38 of 2005. Section 1. Standard Treatment Guidelines And Essential Medicines List For South Africa, Hospital Level, Paediatrics, 2023 Edition Chapter 24 Adolescence, ReferencesPEML (Paeds)→
References - Adult Critical Carei Principles of Critical Care: Marshall JC, Bosco L, Adhikari NK, Connolly B, Diaz JV, Dorman T, et al. What is an intensive care unit? A report of the task force of the World Federation of Societies of Intensive and Critical Care Medicine. J Crit Care. 2017 Feb;37:270-276. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2016.07.015. ii Principles of Critical Care: Chen J. Pharmacology in Critical Illness. In: Oropello JM,EML (Adult)→
References - Alimentary Tracti Hassan C et al. Bowel preparation for colonoscopy: European Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE)i guidelines: update 2019. DOI https://doi.org/10.1055/a-0959-0505. Published online: 2019 | Endoscopy ii Polyethylene glycol, oral: Park DI, Park SH, Lee SK, Baek YH, Han DS, Eun CS, Kim WH, Byeon JS, Yang SK. Efficacy of prepackaged, low residual test meals with 4L polyethylene glycol versEML (Adult)→
References - Alimentary TractReferencesPEML (Paeds)→
References - Anaesthesiology, Pain and Intensive CareStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
References - Anaestheticstandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Paediatrics, Updated for the 2023 EditionPEML (Paeds)→
References - Blood and Blood Forming Organsi Ferrous sulfate/fumarate, oral: Reveiz L, Gyte GM, Cuervo LG, Casasbuenas A. Treatments for iron-deficiency anaemia in pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011 Oct 5;(10):CD003094. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21975735 Ferrous sulfate/fumarate, oral : Rimon E, Kagansky N, Kagansky M, Mechnick L, Mashiah T, Namir M, Levy S. Are we giving too much iron? Low-dose iron therapy is effectivEML (Adult)→
References - Cardiovascular ConditionsReferences - Cardiovascular ConditionsPrimary Care→
References - Cardiovascular SystemStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
References - Cardiovascular SystemAdenosine Dose: South African Medicines Formulary (SAMF), 13th Edition. Division of Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town. 2020. Kleinman ME, et.al. Pediatric Life Support: Part 14. Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Circulation. 2010; 122: S876-S908. Barrington KJ. The Myth of a Minimum Dose for Atropine. Pediatrics. 2011;1PEML (Paeds)→
References - Child and Adolescent PsychiatryReferences - Child and Adolescent PsychiatryPEML (Paeds)→
References - Dental and oral conditionsReferences: 1 Dental rinses for prevention of COVID-19: National Department of Health: Affordable Medicines, EDP-PHC/Adult Hospital level. Medicine Review: Dental rinses as IPC for COVID-19, 20 May 2021. https://www.knowledgehub.org.za/content/standard-treatment-guidelines-and-essential-medicines-list 2 Dental rinses for prevention of COVID-19: National Department of Health: AffordablPrimary Care→
References - DermatologyStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
References - DermatologyReferences: Flucloxacillin dose: The British National Formulary for Children 2014-2015. BMJ Group, Pharmaceutical Press, RCPCH Publication Ltd. AND South African Medicines Formulary. 11th Edition. Division of Clinical Pharmacology. University of Cape Town. 2014 Cetirizine: South African Medicines Formulary. 11th Edition. Division of Clinical Pharmacology. University of Cape Town. 2014. PsoriasisPEML (Paeds)→
References - Drug AllergiesReferences - Drug AllergiesPEML (Paeds)→
References - Ear, Nose and ThroatReferences - Ear, Nose and ThroatPEML (Paeds)→
References - Ear, Nose and Throat DisordersStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
References - Emergencies And Trauma Kartha GB, Rameshkumar R, Mahadevan S. Randomized Double-blind Trial or Ringers Lactate versus Normal Saline in Pediatric Acute Severe Diarrheal Dehydration. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2017, (6):621-626. Standard Treatment Guidelines And Essential Medicines List For South Africa, Hospital Level, Paediatrics, 2023 Edition Chapter 1: Emergencies and Trauma, 1.1 PaediPEML (Paeds)→
References - Emergencies and Injuriesi Cardiac pulmonary arrest – COVID-19 considerations: Resuscitation Council of South Africa. Advanced Cardiac Arrest Algorithm for Suspected Communicable Disease (Respiratory), 2021. https://resus.co.za/ Cardiac pulmonary arrest – COVID-19 considerations: Atkins DL, Sasson C, Hsu A, Aziz K, Becker LB, Berg RA, et al.; Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee and Get With the Guidelines-ResuscitatiEML (Adult)→
References - Emergencies and Injuries1 Cardiac pulmonary arrest – COVID-19 considerations: Resuscitation Council of South Africa. Advanced Cardiac Arrest Algorithm for Suspected Communicable Disease (Respiratory), 2021. https://resus.co.za/ Cardiac pulmonary arrest – COVID-19 considerations: Atkins DL, Sasson C, Hsu A, Aziz K, Becker LB, Berg RA, et al.; Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee and Get With the Guidelines-ResuscitatiPrimary Care→