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3,191 entriesNDOH Standard Treatment Guidelines and clinical protocols
- Diagnosis and Clinical CharacteristicsThese 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→
- Diagnosis and Clinical CharacteristicsThese 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→
- Diagnosis and Clinical CharacteristicsThese 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→
- Diagnosis and Clinical CharacteristicsThese 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→
- Diagnosis and Clinical CharacteristicsThese 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→
- Diagnosis and Clinical CharacteristicsThese 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→
- Diagnosis and Clinical CharacteristicsScreening Clinical evaluation The accurate diagnosis of ADHD is a crucial factor in the successful management of this common, but often under- or misdiagnosed condition. The diagnosis should ideally be made by a specialist healthcare professional with appropriate expertise and training in diagnosing ADHD, such as a child psychiatrist, a paediatric neurologist or a neurodevelopmental paediatricianOther→
- Diagnosis and Clinical CharacteristicsThese 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→
- Diagnosis and Clinical CharacteristicsThese 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→
- Diagnosis and Clinical CharacteristicsThis 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→
- Diagnosis and Management of AsthmaSymptoms and signs of asthma The characteristic symptoms of asthma are wheeze, shortness of breath, tightness of the chest and cough that vary over time and in intensity. Patterns of symptoms that suggest asthma are: variability: day and night, day to day, seasonal precipitation by a range of factors including environmental allergens (house dust mite, grass pollens, animal dander, occOther→
- Diagnosis of LabourThe 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→
- Diagnosis of RR-TBKey points Types of laboratory testing and estimated turnaround times Laboratory reflex testing workflow Interpretation of laboratory test results Extended DST request Laboratory testing: Special situations Key points to consider in RR-TB diagnosis in children Key points All persons with signs and symptoms of TB should have a specimen sent for Genotypic testing (e.g. Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra testing)Other→
- Diagnosis of axSpA and Screening ToolsEarly diagnosis and prompt treatment initiation are essential in the management of axSpA. Delays can result in higher disease burden, progressive structural damage, decreased health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and substantial economic burden, and negative outcomes regarding employability.[6-9] Both underdiagnosis and overdiagnosis of axSpA are prevalent. [10,11] Screening tools for axSpA haveOther→
- Diagnosis, Clinical Characteristics and CourseThese 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→
- Diagnostic Contrast Agents and Related SubstancesStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
- DiagnosticsCOVID-19 Rapid Review, Thursday, 23 April 2020Other→
- Dialysis Interventions for Treatment of AKIInitiate RRT emergently when life-threatening changes in fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance exist. (Not Graded) Consider the broader clinical context, the presence of conditions that can be modified with RRT, and trends of laboratory tests—rather than single BUN and creatinine thresholds alone—when making the decision to start RRT. (Not Graded) Discontinue RRT when it is no longer requiredOther→
- DiarrhoeaDiarrhoeaOther→
- DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal ConditionsPrimary Care→
- Diarrhoea (Age 2 months up to 5 years)IMCI - Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years)IMCI→
- Diarrhoea (Birth up to 2 months)IMCI - Young Infant (Birth up to 2 months)IMCI→
- Diarrhoea / Persistent Diarrhoea - Follow-UpIMCI - Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years)IMCI→
- Diarrhoea, AcuteDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: A09.0 DESCRIPTION Diarrhoea is a serious common childhood illness evidenced by the passing of frequent profuse loose watery stools. Vomiting may or may not be present. Diarrhoeal disease is often caused by viral infection but may be due to bacterial infection, dietary or other causes. DePEML (Paeds)→
- Diarrhoea, Acute Non-InflammatoryDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment ICD-10 code: A04.1 DESCRIPTION Diarrhoea without macroscopic blood or mucus, or neutrophils on microscopy. Common causes include viruses and enterotoxigenic strains of E. coli. Note: Neutropenic patients may have inflammatory diarrhoea in the absence of neutrophils. GENERAL MEASURES Rehydration is the cornerstone of management. This should be done wEML (Adult)→
- Diarrhoea, Acute in ChildrenDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral CAUTION There is no place for anti-diarrhoeal preparations in the treatment of acute diarrhoea in children or in dysentery. ICD-10 code: A09.0/A09.9 DESCRIPTION A sudden onset of increased frequency of stools that are looser than normal, with or without vomiting. Commonly caused by a virus but may be caused by bacteria or parasites. The cauPrimary Care→
- Diarrhoea, Acute, Without Blood, in AdultsDescription Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: A09.0/A09.9/K52.2/K52.8/K52.9 DESCRIPTION Acute diarrhoea is usually self-limiting and is managed by fluid replacement. MEDICINE TREATMENT Treat dehydration vigorously: Oral rehydration solution (ORS). OR Homemade sugar and salt solution (SSS). Homemade sugar and salt solution (SSS) ½ level medicine measure of table salt plus 8 level mediPrimary Care→
- Diarrhoea, Chronic Other Than Post InfectiousDescription Diagnostic criteria Referral ICD-10 code: K52.9 DESCRIPTION Chronic diarrhoea: diarrhoea for longer than two weeks. Chronic diarrhoea results in significant morbidity and mortality associated with poor nutrition. Chronic diarrhoea is most frequently due to: Temporary loss of disaccharidase activity in the intestinal microvillous brush border, e.g. lactase loss; or luPEML (Paeds)→
- Diarrhoea, Chronic, in AdultsDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: A07.1/A09.0/A09.9/K52.2/K52.8/K52.9 DESCRIPTION Defined as diarrhoea lasting > 4 weeks. LoE:IVb 12 GENERAL MEASURES Encourage HIV testing: Most cases are likely to be HIV related. Send a stool sample for microscopy for ova, cysts and parasites. Do not request culture and sensitivity of the stool sample. Giardiasis isPrimary Care→
- Diarrhoea, HIV-AssociatedDescription Medicine Treatment Referral B20.8 + (A07.2-3) DESCRIPTION Diarrhoea that persists for > 2 weeks. Often associated with wasting. Diarrhoea persisting for 4 weeks is a WHO stage 3 condition (if there is weight loss or fever it is stage 4). Send stool sample to look for ova, cysts and parasites in all cases. Note: A negative stool specimen does not exclude Cryptosporidium . If CryptosPrimary Care→
- Diarrhoea, Persistent in ChildrenDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: A09.0/A09.9/K52.2/K52.8/K52.9 DESCRIPTION Diarrhoea for 7–14 days. GENERAL MEASURES Assess for possible HIV infection and manage appropriately (See: Antiretroviral therapy, Adults ). Prevent dehydration using homemade sugar and salt solution. Counsel mother regarding feeding. If breastfeeding, give more frequent, longer feeds.Primary Care→
- Diazepam (Age 2 up to 5 years)IMCI - Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years)IMCI→
- Differential DiagnosisThis booklet is intended as a practical guide to patient care for registrars, medical officers, interns and medical students attached to the gynaecology units at the University of the Witwatersrand Academic Hospitals. Anyone can use it.Other→
- Differential Diagnosis of a Pelvic MassThis booklet is intended as a practical guide to patient care for registrars, medical officers, interns and medical students attached to the gynaecology units at the University of the Witwatersrand Academic Hospitals. Anyone can use it.Other→
- Difficult Mask Ventilation (MV)During routine induction of anaesthesia in a child aged 1 - 8 yearsOther→
- Dilated CardiomyopathyDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: I42.0 DESCRIPTION Dilated cardiomyopathy is a clinical diagnosis characterised by dilation and impaired contraction of the left or both ventricles that is not explained by abnormal loading conditions. It is difficult and sometimes impossible to distinguish myocarditis from dilated cardioPEML (Paeds)→
- DiphtheriaDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: A36.9 * Notifiable condition Telephone Hotline NICD hotline (24 hours) 082 883 9920 National Institute of Communicable Diseases 011 555 0327 or 011 555 0352 DESCRIPTION Diphtheria is an acute, communicable infection of the upper respiratory tract, caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae .PEML (Paeds)→
- Diphtheria and tetanus vaccinesDiphtheria and tetanus vaccinesOther→
- Disadvantages of Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin InfusionDisadvantages of Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin InfusionOther→
- Disaster Management/Evacuation PlanDistrict level hospital guidelines applicable for interns and comm service doctors. Published in 2016Other→
- Discharge ChecklistClick on the image to enlarge. Click here for the pdf . Angels Initiative South Africa _ Treating Doctor_Stroke patient acute treatment forms_2024Other→
- Discharge ChecklistClick on the image to enlarge. Click here for the pdf . Angels Initiative South Africa _ Stroke Physician Discharge Checklist_2024Other→
- Discharge ProcessTo provide a guideline on discharge planning for doctors, nurses and bed managersOther→
- Disclaimer and Process Disclaimer Process Disclaimer These guidelines do not purport to provide a comprehensive review of all the literature pertinent to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) but aim to provide a set of diagnostic and treatment guidelines relevant to the South African context. They should be utilised in conjunction with other international guidelines. It remains the responsibility of pOther→
- Discontinuation Symptoms of Serotonin Reuptake InhibitorsICD-10 code: F19.3 + (Y49.2) Discontinuation symptoms are experienced due to receptor adaptation or receptor rebound after stopping of antidepressants. It can be avoided or reduced by slowly tapering the drug over at least 4 weeks. Symptoms include flu-like symptoms, ‘shock-like” sensations, dizziness exacerbated by movement, insomnia, vivid dreaming and irritability, problems with concentrEML (Adult)→
- Disease Course and Expectations, Suctioning & Awake ProningCOVID-19 Rapid Review, Tuesday, 07 April 2020Other→
- Disease Notification ProceduresDisease Notification ProceduresPrimary Care→
- Disease Notification ProceduresStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
- Disorders of PubertyDisorders of PubertyPEML (Paeds)→
- Disorders of Sex Development (DSD)Description Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 Code: Q52.9/Q55.9 DESCRIPTION The current terminology for neonates or children presenting with incomplete differentiation of the external genitalia is “disorder of sexual development”. DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA Clinical DSDs present with one or more of the following: varying degrees of hypospadias, maldesPEML (Paeds)→