Guidelines
3,191 entriesNDOH Standard Treatment Guidelines and clinical protocols
- Organisation of Diabetes CareOrganisation of Diabetes CareOther→
- Organisation of ServicesPatient Flow (Adapted from the policy framework on MDR-TB treatment) Most of the RR-TB care and services should be provided in the outpatient setting according to the National decentralization plan which aligned with our policy framework on decentralized and deinstitutionalized management of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis [10] . Children do not need to be treated by central sites and canOther→
- Organophosphate PoisoningOrganophosphate poisoningOther→
- Organophosphate PoisoningDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: T60.0 *Notifiable condition DESCRIPTION Organophosphates are potent inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase. Note: Where the history is of an unspecified rat poison or pesticide ingestion, consider other active ingredients such as amitraz and ‘super-warfarin’ anticoagulants. DIAGNOSTICPEML (Paeds)→
- Orientation Program for Mothers in TCH KMC WardsManagement guidelines for students, interns and registrars on a variety of routine and emergency situations in our neonatal service at Tygerberg Children’s Hospital. Published in 2014.Other→
- Oropharyngeal CandidaInfection Oropharyngeal Candida Brief outline/clinical setting Oropharyngeal and/or oesophageal candidiasis usually occurs in association with underlying HIV infection, diabetes, leukaemia, antimicrobial therapy, steroid use and denture use. In HIV-infected patients, oropharyngeal candidiasis usually occurs in in patients with CD4 counts < 200 cells/µl. Most patients with oropharyngeal cOther→
- Osteitis/Osteomyelitis, AcuteDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Antibiotics according to sensitivities Referral ICD-10 code: M86.1 DESCRIPTION Most cases result from haematogenous deposition of organisms in the bone marrow after a transient bacteraemic episode. Osteomyelitis most commonly begins in the metaphyses of long bones, which are highly vascular. The spread of infPEML (Paeds)→
- OsteoarthritisStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
- Osteoarthrosis (Osteoarthritis)Osteoarthrosis (Osteoarthritis)Primary Care→
- Osteomalacia/RicketsStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
- OsteoporosisThis 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→
- OsteoporosisStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
- Other High-Risk GroupsAdditional specific TPT guidelines need to be developed for groups at increased risk of TB infection and/or progression to TB disease, such as: 1) inmates in correctional facilities remain a priority for TPT because the confined indoor spaces they share with other people often mean they meet the criteria of ‘significant TB exposure’ 2) healthcare workers also have a high risk of TB and should beOther→
- Other MalignanciesThis guideline 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→
- Other Measures to Avert Postoperative PainMechanisms underlying severe postoperative pain may include sociodemographic influences, previous postoperative pain experiences, surgery-related variables (some procedures are more painful than others) and psychological factors. Patients with better coping mechanisms with preoperative pain, usually experience less postoperative pain. In this regard, adequate preoperative analgesia and CBT mOther→
- Other Resources and Important InformationAdverse Drug Reactions Surveillance of all adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is fundamental. Healthcare professionals and consumers are urged to report any ADRs, adverse events following immunisation (AEFI), and product quality concerns to the SAHPRA pharmacovigilance office using one of the following reporting methods: Form requests and submissions via e-mail: adr@sahpra.org.za ( Click here for Other→
- Other VaccinesTT (Tetanus Toxoid) Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Hepatitis B Influenza Vaccine TT (Tetanus Toxoid) Z23.5 Protects against tetanus (post trauma) TT, IM, 0.5 mL into arm Storage: Fridge: middle shelf at 2–8°C. Easily damaged by freezing. Keep opened vials for next session if kept at correct temperature and not contaminated. Discard after 30 days. Record date of reconstitution. CoPrimary Care→
- Otitis ExternaStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
- Otitis ExternaOtitisPrimary Care→
- Otitis ExternaOtitis externaPEML (Paeds)→
- Otitis Externa (OE)Infection Otitis externa (OE) Brief outline/clinical setting Acute OE is defined as diffuse inflammation of the ear canal, which may also involve the pinna or tympanic membrane. Acute OE usually occurs rapidly over a 48 hour period. Patients with acute OE present with tenderness and oedema of the tragus, pinna or both, secondary to cellulitis of the ear canal skin and sub-dermis. Patients at riskOther→
- Otitis Media (OM)Infection Otitis media (OM) Brief outline/clinical setting Acute OM is defined as an acute upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) affecting one or both ears, often associated with infection in the rest of the upper respiratory tract. Symptoms vary with age and include otalgia, hearing loss and pyrexia. Middle ear effusion and inflammation of the eardrum have to be confirmed by visualisation ofOther→
- Otitis Media, AcuteOtitisPrimary Care→
- Otitis Media, AcuteStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
- Otitis Media, Acute (AOM)Otitis Media, Acute (AOM)PEML (Paeds)→
- Otitis Media, Chronic, SuppurativeStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
- Otitis Media, Chronic, SuppurativeOtitisPrimary Care→
- Otitis Media, Chronic, SuppurativeOtitis media, chronic, suppurativePEML (Paeds)→
- Otitis Media, with Effusion (OME)Otitis Media, with Effusion (OME)PEML (Paeds)→
- Ovarian CancerThis guideline 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→
- Ovarian CystectomyThis 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→
- Ovarian CystsThis 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→
- Overactive BladderStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
- Overall Flow Diagram for People ≥ 15 Years of AgeFigure: Overall flow diagram for people ≥ 15 years of age Click on the image to enlarge. Click here to access the pdf . National Department of Health Clinical Management of Rifampicin-Resistant Tuberculosis, September 2023 Overall Flow Diagram for People ≥ 15 Years of AgeOther→
- Overall Guideline ObjectiveThis guideline aims to outline the four pillars for routine care for women of childbearing age and their families relating to: the prevention of new HIV cases, TB cases, syphilis cases, and other infections the prevention of unintended pregnancies the prevention of vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis, and other infections, and the care and treatment of the women living with, and their childrenOther→
- OverviewManagement rests on seven integrated pillars. 19 They are: Education about AR and its therapy. Click here for more information. Practical allergen avoidance and exposure reduction strategies. Click here for more information. Nasal douching/irrigation and rinses. Click here for more information. Pharmacological treatment: Click here for more information. Intranasal corticosteroidOther→
- OverviewClick on the image to enlarge Click here to open the above PDF 2023 ART Clinical Guidelines for the Management of HIV in Adults, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, Adolescents, Children, Infants and Neonates June 2023 Version 4 Upload date: 28/07/2023Other→
- Overview of Transmittable Infections during Pregnancy and the Breastfeeding PeriodOverview of VTP of HIV Syphilis in Pregnancy Tuberculosis in Pregnancy Malaria in Pregnancy Hepatitis B in Pregnancy Listeriosis, Zika and Other Infections OVERVIEW OF VTP OF HIV South Africa (SA) is committed to achieving the elimination targets outlined in the Last Mile Plan. Whilst significant progress has been made in preventing HIV infections in children, HIV remains the third leading causeOther→
- Overview of the Structure of this GuidelineThe guideline is divided into four parts: 1 Part One: Introduction provides an introduction and background to this guideline. 2 Part Two: Prevention gives guidance around the universal measures to prevent transmission of infections during pregnancy and breastfeeding, prevent HIV, prevent unintended pregnancies, as well as safe conception. 3 Part Three: Charts per Service Delivery AreaOther→
- Overweight and ObesityICD-10 codes: E66.0 / E66.8 / E66.9 Description General measures Referral DESCRIPTION Overweight and obesity are abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Body mass index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify overweight and obesity in adults (> 19 years). It is defined as a person's weight in kilograms divided by the square ofPrimary Care→
- Oxygen (Age 2 months up to 5 years)IMCI - Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years)IMCI→
- Oxygen (Birth up to 2 months)IMCI - Young Infant (Birth up to 2 months)IMCI→
- Oxygen TherapyHypoxia, hyperoxia, target oxygen saturation monitoring Methods of oxygen delivery Hypoxia, hyperoxia, target oxygen saturation monitoring Hypoxia and hyperoxia are associated with increased morbidity and mortality in neonates. Based on research, the recommended target oxygen saturation for neonates on oxygen therapy is 90–94%. A patient on room air target oxygen saturation is ≥90%. WOther→
- Oxygen TherapyAn approach to symptom management to guide decision-making in the management of patients with life-threatening illnessOther→
- P. Ovale/P. Vivax & P.MalariaeICD-10 code: B53.0/B51.9/B52.9 Chloroquine, oral, 10 mg base/kg as a single dose. Follow with 5 mg base/kg given 6, 24 and 48 hours after the first dose. PLUS (for P. ovale and/or P. vivax) To eradicate the organism: Primaquine, oral, 0.25 mg base/kg/day for 14 days (obtained using section 21 approval). Continue chloroquine once weekly until primaquine is obtained. Note: Exclude G6PD deficiPEML (Paeds)→
- P.Falciparum Malaria, Non-Severe, UncomplicatedDescription Medicine treatment ICD-10 code: B50.9 DESCRIPTION A child with uncomplicated malaria is alert, can tolerate oral medication, has an age-appropriate level of consciousness and has no clinical or laboratory evidence of severe malaria. Ideally, treatment should be started in hospital. Initial doses should be directly observed. Observe for 1 hour to ensure dose is not vomited. MEDICPEML (Paeds)→
- P.Falciparum Malaria, Severe, Complicated (Or If Repeated Vomiting)Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: B50.0/B50.8 DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA Clinical Unable to drink or breast feed. Vomits everything. Renal failure. Cerebral malaria: manifests with convulsions, which may be subtle, and/or any change in mental state, ranging from irritability, lethargy to coma, stiff neck or bulging fontanelle. RespiratoryPEML (Paeds)→
- PICAPICAPEML (Paeds)→
- PPE Selection Flowchart for Procedural Based CareGuidance documents released by SASA around COVID-19Other→
- Paarl Hospital Neonatal Care: General InformationPaarl Hospital Neonatal Care: General InformationOther→