Guidelines
3,191 entriesNDOH Standard Treatment Guidelines and clinical protocols
- Approach to the Wheezy ChildGuideline on How to Approach the Wheezy ChildOther→
- ArthralgiaArthralgiaPrimary Care→
- Arthritis Juvenile IdiopathicICD-10 code: M08.0 See: Rheumatology and Vasculitides : Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) . Click here for the pdf . Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa Paediatric Hospital _2023, 5th edition_Updated July 2024 Chapter 8: Infective/Infectious Diseases, 8.30 Arthritis, Juvenile IdiopathicPEML (Paeds)→
- Arthritis, RheumatoidArthritis, RheumatoidPrimary Care→
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid (RA)Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
- Arthritis, SepticArthritis, SepticPrimary Care→
- Arthritis, Septic (Pyogenic)Description Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: M00.9 DESCRIPTION Septic arthritis may occur as a result of haematogenous seeding of the synovium during transient periods of bacteraemia. Septic or pyogenic arthritis is often part of a generalised septicaemia which may involve more than one joint and is caused by pyogenic micro-organisPEML (Paeds)→
- Arthritis, Septic and Osteomyletitis, AcuteStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
- AscitesAn approach to symptom management to guide decision-making in the management of patients with life-threatening illnessOther→
- Ascites, Due to Portal HypertensionGeneral and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: R18 GENERAL AND SUPPORTIVE MEASURES Restrict sodium intake, 1-2 mmol/kg/24 hours. Restrict fluids if serum sodium < 130 mmol/L. MEDICINE TREATMENT Spironolactone, oral, 1–3 mg/kg as a single daily dose. Can increase dosage slowly to 4-6 mg/kg/day. Continue for as long as needed to control ascites. Monitor serum potaPEML (Paeds)→
- Aspirin TherapyAspirin Therapy for Type 2 DiabetesOther→
- Assessing Disease Activity and DisabilityThe ankylosing spondylitis disease activity score (ASDAS) is calculated using an online calculator [21,22] ( https://www.asas-group.org/ instruments/asdas-calculator ). Based on specific cut points, disease activity can be classified into inactive disease, low, high or very high disease activity (Table 2). The ASDAS cutoff for clinically important improvement between examinationsOther→
- Assessing Renal Function2023 ART GuidelinesOther→
- Assessing acute kidney injury during administration of nephrotoxic drugsIntroduction The physiological and anatomical changes in the paediatric population can influence drug disposition in the body. Pathological changes, such as acute kidney injury (AKI), can further affect drug concentrations in the body and renally adjusted doses may be required. Conversely, when administering drugs with nephrotoxic potential regular renal monitoring is necessary. The following outOther→
- Assessing of an Elevated Viral LoadClick here to open the above PDF Click here for Drug Interactions with DTG and Rifampicin-containing TB Treatment Click here for Helplines Click here for Management of Confirmed Virological Failure on TLD 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: 31/07/Other→
- AssessmentThese 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→
- AssessmentAssessmentOther→
- AssessmentThese 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→
- AssessmentThese 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→
- AssessmentThese 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→
- AssessmentThis 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→
- AssessmentThese 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→
- AssessmentThese 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→
- AssessmentMedical, laboratory and other special investigations Psychometric evaluation Comorbidity Medical, laboratory and other special investigations A thorough medical history and physical examination should be completed to exclude any causative or comorbid medical disorders confounding the diagnosis. It is also important to document baseline blood pressure, pulse rate, height and weight, which should bOther→
- Assessment and Differential DiagnosisThese 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→
- Assessment of Acute PainIntroduction Pain measurement tools Measurement considerations in special populations Monitoring guidelines Introduction A reliable assessment of acute pain is necessary to ensure appropriate, safe and effective pain management. The assessment of pain should form part of all routine vital observations so that therapy can be individualised according to patient response. Pain should be assessed witOther→
- Assessment of Fetal Well BeingThe 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→
- Assessment of PainGeneral principles and management of cancer pain in adultsOther→
- Assessment of Pain in ChildrenManagement of cancer pain in childrenOther→
- Assessment of RAAssessing Disease Activity Disability Radiography Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Magnetic Resonance Imaging Imaging in the Diagnosis and Management of RA Prognostic Features of RA Assessing Disease Activity A composite disease activity score should be performed at every visit. This score includes the number of tender and swollen joints (using 28 joint counts); global assessment of disease activity frOther→
- Assessment, Diagnosis & ManagementThis 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→
- Assisted DeliveryAssisted DeliveryOther→
- Assisted Feeding Stepwise Plan for Babies with Respiratory Distress in the ECStepwise Assisted Feeding PlanOther→
- AsthmaThe 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→
- Asthma Attack, AcuteDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: J46 DESCRIPTION Acute exacerbation of wheezing that is unresponsive to bronchodilator therapy that is usually effective in a child who had been previously diagnosed with asthma. DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA Clinical signs include: intense wheezing, decreased air entry, hyperinflation, dyspnoea, tPEML (Paeds)→
- Asthma Exacerbation in ChildrenGuideline on the Treatment of Asthma Exacerbation in ChildrenOther→
- Asthma Exacerbations in Children - COVID-19 UpdateUpdated guidelines to reduce as far as possible nebulization (and associated aerosolization) during the Covid-19 crisis. Published April 2020Other→
- Asthma MonitoringPeak expiratory flow rates Calculating % predicted peak flow rate Calculating bronchodilator responsiveness using peak flow in Adults Calculating peak flow varibility in children and adults Asthma control test PEAK EXPIRATORY FLOW RATES Click on above image to enlarge CALCULATING % PREDICTED PEAK FLOW RATE Take the best of 3 of the patient’s observed peak flow rates (l/min): e.g. 200, 180, 190 peEML (Adult)→
- Asthma, AcuteStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
- Asthma, AcuteSee Asthma, acute for the management of status asthmaticus . Click here for the pdf . Standard Treatment Guidelines And Essential Medicines List For South Africa, Adult Hospital level, 2020-4_Version 1_June 2024 Chapter 20: Emergencies and InjuriesEML (Adult)→
- Asthma, ChronicDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment ICD-10 code: J45 DESCRIPTION Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airways disease in which many cells and cellular elements play a role. Susceptible individuals present with recurrent episodes of early morning wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and cough. There is widespread variable airflow obstruction thPEML (Paeds)→
- Asthma, Chronic PersistentStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
- Asymptomatic BacteriuriaInfection Asymptomatic bacteriuria Brief outline/clinical setting should not be treated and asymptomatic patients including diabetics, the elderly and those with catheters should not be screened for bacteriuria. Do not screen or treat asymptomatic bacteriuria in the following conditions (strong evidence): women without risk factors; patients with well-regulated diabetes mellitus; post-menopausalOther→
- Atopic Eczema/DermatitisStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEML (Adult)→
- Atrial FibrillationAtrial FibrillationOther→
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)PEML (Paeds)→
- AuditThe 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→
- Audit MeetingsThe 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→
- Auditing and Supervision of Staffing in Chronic Hemodialysis UnitsAuditing Supervision of Dialysis Units Staffing of Chronic Haemodialysis Units Auditing Until a formal structure to audit dialysis in the country is established, it is recommended that all units perform a selfaudit annually. It is mandatory to submit annual data on all chronic dialysis and transplanted patients to the South African Renal Registry. The compliance of units with the National GuideliOther→
- Author ListU G Lalloo, MB ChB, FCP (SA), MD, DOH, FCCP, FRCP; - Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital, Durban, South Africa I S Kalla, MB BCh, PhD, FCP (SA), FCCP (USA), Cert Pulm (SA), Cert Crit Care (SA); - Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa S Abdool-Gaffar, MB ChB, FCP (SA)Other→