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- Author List, Acknowledgements and DisclaimerAuthor List, Acknowledgements and Disclaimer Version 1.4 (12 April 2021) Authors (Alphabetical order): Lucille Blumberg Cheryl Cohen Halima Dawood Orienka Hellferscee Alan Karstaedt Kerrigan McCarthy Shabir Madhi Meredith McMorrow Jocelyn Moyes Jeremy Nel Adrian Puren Ebrahim Variava Wayne Ramkrishna Gary Reubenson Stefano Tempia Florette Treurnicht Sibongile Walaza (prepared initial draft) HeathOther→
- AuthorsD Thomson , 1 FCS (SA), MMed (Surg), Cert Crit Care; I Joubert , 2 FCA (SA); K De Vasconcellos , 3 FCA (SA), MMedSc, Cert Crit Care; F Paruk , 4 PhD; S Mokogong , 5 MB ChB; R Mathivha , 6 FCPaed (SA), Cert Crit Care, DBS (BM); M McCulloch , 7 FCPaed (SA); B Morrow , 8 PhD, BSc (Physio), PG Dip (Health Research Ethics), PG Dip (Paed Palliative Med); D Baker , 9 MB ChB, FRCP (Lond); B Rossouw , 10Other→
- AuthorsR Benitha , *MB ChB, MMed (Int Med); Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa A B Maharaj , * MBBS, PhD; Department of Internal Medicine and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha, South Africa K Makan , MB ChB; Department of Medicine, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa J Potts , MOther→
- AuthorsThis guideline has been endorsed by the: South African Urology Association (SAUA), Enuresis Academy of South Africa and members from the South African Paediatric Nephrology Society.Other→
- AuthorsG M Joynt , 1 MB BCh; P D Gopalan , 2 MB ChB; A Argent , 3 MB BCh, MD; S Chetty , 4 MB ChB, PhD; R Wise , 5 MB ChB; V K W Lai , 1 PhD; E Hodgson , 6 MB BCh; A Lee , 1 PhD; I Joubert , 7 MB BCh; S Mokgokong , 8 MB BCh; S Tshukutsoane , 9 BCur; G A Richards , 10 MB BCh, PhD; C Menezes , 9,11 MD, PhD; L R Mathivha , 10 MB ChB; B Espen , 12 CCRN; B Levy , 13 MB ChB; K Asante , 14 PhD; F Paruk , 15 MBOther→
- AuthorsAffiliations Corresponding author Brendan Belsham 1 Linda Kelly 2 Renata Schoeman 3 Affiliations 1 Private Practice, Randburg, South Africa 2 Private Practice, Cape Town, South Africa 3 Department of Leadership, Stellenbsoch Business School, Bellville; and Private Practice, Bellville, South Africa Corresponding author Renata Schoeman, renata@renataschoeman.co.za Click here for the pdf . Belsham BOther→
- AuthorsG Tarr , MB BCh, MMed (Int Med); Rheumatology Department, Institute of Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, Mediclinic Winelands Orthopaedic Hospital, Stellenbosch, South Africa N Govind , MB BCh, PhD; Department of Medicine, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital and Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa M Seboka , MB BCh, MMed (IntOther→
- AuthorsA B Maharaj , * MBBS, PhD; Department of Internal Medicine and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha, South Africa R Benitha , *MB ChB, MMed (Int Med); Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa K Makan , MB ChB; Department of Medicine, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa R du Toit,&Other→
- AuthorsRobert Wise, 1 David Bishop, 2 Matthew Gibbs, 3 Komalan Govender, 4 Michael James, 5 Freddy Kabambi, 6 Vernon Louw, 7 Nathi Mdladla, 8 Lapale Moipolai, 9 Palesa Motshabi Chakane, 10 Dean Nolte, 11 Reitze Rodseth, 12 Frank Schneider, 13 Edwin Turton 14 Discipline of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, School of Clinical Medicine, University of KwaZuluNatal, South Africa. Adult Intensive Care Unit,Other→
- Authors and DeclarationsAuthors Acknowledgements Funding Author contributions Disclosure of interests Authors Deshin Reddy 1 , Abdullah E. Laher 1 , Maeyane Moeng 2 and Ahmed Adam 3 1 Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, 2 Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, and 3 Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg,Other→
- Authors and SummaryJ John , 1,2 FC Urol (SA), MMed ; A Adam , 3 FC Urol (SA), MMed; L Kaestner , 2 MMed, PhD; P Spies , 4 FC Urol (SA), MMed; S Mutambirwa , 5 FC Urol (SA), MMed; J Lazarus , 2 FC Urol (SA), MMed; on behalf of the South African Urology Association and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of South Africa 1 Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Walter SisOther→
- Authors and SummaryR D Wise , 1 MB ChB, FCA (SA), Cert Critical Care (SA), MMed; K de Vasconcellos , 2 MB ChB, FCA (SA), Cert Critical Care (SA), MMedSci; D Gopalan , 1 MB ChB, FCA (SA) Critical Care (HPCSA), PhD; N Ahmed , 3 MB ChB, FCS (SA), Cert Critical Care (SA), MMed; A Alli , 4 MB BCh, FCA (SA), Cert Critical Care (SA), MMed; I Joubert , 5 MB ChB, FCA (SA) Critical Care (HPCSA); K F Kabambi , 6 MB ChB, FCA (Other→
- Authors, Acknowledgement, Endorsement, Disclaimer & Conflicts of InterestList of contributorsOther→
- Authors, Endorsement, Disclaimer, Conflicts of Interest & AbstractThis guideline is endorsed by the following professional groups: Cape Pelvic Pain Society, PainSA, South African Rheumatism and Arthritis Association, and South African Society of Anaesthesiologists.Other→
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)PEML (Paeds)→
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake DisorderAvoidant/Restrictive Food Intake DisorderPEML (Paeds)→
- Azithromycin (Age 2 months up to 5 years)IMCI - Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years)IMCI→
- B. AcknowledgementsSupporting the Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy Framework and the Guidelines on Implementation of the Antimicrobial Strategy in South Africa: One Health Approach and Governance, 2018Other→
- BackgroundBACKGROUND Infections during pregnancy are a major contributing factor to perinatal morbidity and mortality. In utero infections may directly affect the foetus and can lead to intrauterine deaths and stillbirths. The foetus may also be affected indirectly as a consequence of maternal infection leading to premature birth or foetal growth restriction (FGR). Infections that are asymptomatic at birthOther→
- BackgroundHypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs) are heterodimeric transcription factors which, in the presence of tissue hypoxia, increase hepatic and renal erythropoietin (EPO) production to stimulate erythropoiesis. They also have a suppressive effect on hepatic production of hepcidin, increasing gastrointestinal absorption of iron and liberating it from stores. 1 Inhibition of oxygen-regulated degradation ofOther→
- Background & Definitions of Critical Illness and Critical CareBackground Definitions of critical illness and critical care Background There are significant global differences in the availability and structure of critical care services. Due to different definitions of critical care beds and differences in the quality of statistics available, it is difficult to directly compare the availability of critical care resources between countries. AvailaOther→
- Background InformationNational Neonatal Resuscitation GuidelinesOther→
- Bacterial PeritonitisStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
- Bacterial SinusitisInfection Bacterial sinusitis Brief outline/clinical setting Anterior or post nasal discharge OR Nasal obstruction with or without facial pain or change in sense of smell. Antibiotics are necessary if 1) Symptoms >10 days and < 3 months 2) Severe lasting fever or purulence 3) Worsening of symptoms < 10 days Aetiologies/organisms Strep pneumoniae, Haemophilus Influenza, Moraxella catarrhaOther→
- Bag and Mask VentilationNational Neonatal Resuscitation GuidelinesOther→
- Balanitis/Balanoposthitis (BAL)Sexually Transmitted InfectionsPrimary Care→
- Ballard Scoring AssessmentNote: Always assess gestational age as accurately as possible. Use Ballard Scoring Assessment (below) Click on the image to enlarge See: How to use new ballard score correctly See: Ballard Score Calculator Standard Treatment Guidelines And Essential Medicines List For South Africa, Hospital Level, Paediatrics, 2023 Edition Chapter 19: Prematurity And Neonatal Conditions, Ballard ScoriPEML (Paeds)→
- Baseline Clinical Evaluation for Adults and Adolescents, Pregnant Women, and Children < 10 years2023 ART GuidelinesOther→
- Baseline Laboratory Evaluation for Adults and Adolescents, Pregnant Women, and Children2023 ART GuidelinesOther→
- Basic Life Support AlgorithmBasic Life Support for Healthcare Providers AlgorithmOther→
- Basic Principles for Rapid HIV TestingDistrict level hospital guidelines applicable for interns and comm service doctors. Published in 2016Other→
- Basic Psychosocial Skills - A Guide for COVID-19 RespondersJune 2020Other→
- Basic Wound ManagementBasic Wound ManagmentOther→
- Bedaquiline InterruptionsDuration of interruption Instructions for reloading < 2 weeks No reloading needed 2-4 weeks 3 days 400mg* bedaquiline daily 1 – 12 months 7 days 400mg* bedaquiline daily > 12 months 14 days 400mg* bedaquiline daily If the patient weighs between 16 and 30 kg, reload with 200 mg daily [21] . Click here to access the pdf . National Department of Health Clinical Management of Rifampicin-ReOther→
- Behavioural ModificationIdeally, children aged >5 years should have acquired proper bladder and bowel behaviour that includes passing urine five to seven times during the day and passing a soft stool regularly (daily or on alternate days). To achieve optimal response to management of MSE, it is essential to explain to parents the importance of normal bladder and bowel emptying and to correct behaviour that may resultOther→
- Behavioural Problems Associated With Intellectual DisabilityBehavioural Problems Associated With Intellectual DisabilityPEML (Paeds)→
- Bell's PalsyPost-Herpes Zoster Neuropathy (post Herpetic NeuralgiaPrimary Care→
- Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)UrologyPrimary Care→
- Benzodiazepine PoisoningBenzodiazepine poisoningOther→
- Benzodiazepine PoisoningDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Referral ICD-10 code: T42.4 DESCRIPTION Young children or toddlers are typically involved in accidental exposure and ingest small amounts of sedatives. Adolescents may ingest large amounts during suicide, suicidal gesture or for recreational use. DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA Clinical Cardiorespiratory depression. Decreased level of consPEML (Paeds)→
- Benzodiazepine WithdrawalBenzodiazepine WithdrawlPEML (Paeds)→
- Beta-blockersBeta-blockersOther→
- BibliographyBibliographyOther→
- Bile Stained VomitingIntroduction Background Important details on history Important details of examination Make a diagnosis Management and referral guidance SETTING Primary and Secondary Healthcare Institutions in the Western Cape which refer to Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) FOR STAFF Primary and Secondary Doctors and Nurses who refer patients to RCWMCH PATIENTS Patients under the age of 13 yearOther→
- Bipolar DisorderMoodPrimary Care→
- Bipolar DisorderBipolar DisorderPEML (Paeds)→
- Bipolar and Related DisordersDescription General measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: F06.3/F30.0-2/F30.8-9/F31.0-9/F34.0/F34.8-9/F38.0/F39 + (F10.0-F19.9/R45.0-8/Z65.0- 5/Z65.8-9/Z81.0-4/Z81.8) Description Bipolar disorder (BD) is a heterogeneous illness with a high overlap in genetic risk with depression and schizophrenia. It usually follows a chronic, relapsing course, commonly starting in youth. The goEML (Adult)→
- Bipolar, Schizophrenia, and Related DisordersDescription General measures Referral O28.8-9/ O90.9 + (F28/F29/F53.0-1/F53.8-9) DESCRIPTION Bipolar disorders (BD): See Bipolar and related disorders for description and management in the perinatal period. Note that: BD may present with antenatal or postnatal depression, hypomania, mania or psychosis. the index episode often occurs postpartum – may be no prior history of mental illness. riPrimary Care→
- Bite InfectionsInfection Bite infections Brief outline/clinical setting 10–20% of bite wounds become infected, including 30–50% of cat bites, 5–25% of dog bites, and 20–25% of human bites, respectively. Aetiologies/organisms Human: skin flora (streptococci, S. aureus); oral flora ( Eikenella corrodens , anaerobes ( Fusobacterium, Peptostreptococcus )). HBV, HCV, and HIV post-exposure prophylaxis should be consiOther→