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Need for immunization against tetanus alone
Need for immunization against single bacterial diseases
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- GuidelinesAdult VaccinationRabies vaccination Note: As COVID vaccination recommendations are being updated regularly as new evidence emerges, please consult the latest National Department of Health vaccine policy recommendations. Vaccine Indications Comments Influenza vaccine Z25.1 - Pregnant women. - Elderly patients >65 years. - HIV-infected patients. - Patients with chronic pulmonary or cardiac conditi
- GuidelinesAnimal BitesDescription Medicine Treatment Prevention Referral ICD-10 code: S01.0-9/S11.0-2/S11.7-9/S21.0-2/S21.7-9/S31.0-5/S31.7-8/S41.0-1/S41.7-8/S51.0/S51.7-9/S61.0-1/S61.7-9/S71.0-1/S71.7- 8/S81.0/S81.7-9/S91.0-3/S91.7/T01.0-3/T01.6/T01.8-9/T09.1/T11.1/T13.1/T14.0-1/A82.0-1/A82.9/Z24.2/Z20.3 + External Cause Code (W,X,Y,Z) Note: Rabies and tetanus are notifiable medical conditions. DESCRIPTION Anim
- GuidelinesBurnsDescription Emergency Treatment Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: T30.0-3/T31.0-9 + (Y34.99) DESCRIPTION Burns lead to skin and soft tissue injury and may be caused by: heat, e.g. open flame, hot liquids, hot steam chemical compounds physical agents, (e.g. electrical/lightning) or radiation. The extent and depth may vary from superficial (epidermis) to full-thickness burns of the skin and
- GuidelinesBurnsDescription Assessment of burns General measures Medicine treatment ICD-10 code: T30.0-3 + T31.0-9 DESCRIPTION Skin and tissue damage caused by: exposure to extremes of temperature, contact with an electrical current, exposure to a chemical agent, and radiation. ASSESSMENT OF BURNS DEPTH OF BURN WOUND SURFACE/ COLOUR PAIN SENSATION/ HEALING Superficial or epidermal Dry, minor blisters, erythema -
- GuidelinesHuman BitesDescription Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: S01.0-9/S11.0-2/S11.7-9/S21.0-2/S21.7-9/S31.0-5/S31.7-8/S41.0-1/S41.7-8/S51.0/S51.7-9/S61.0- 1/S61.7-9/S71.0-1/S71.7-8/S81.0/S81.7-9/S91.0-3/S91.7/T01.0-3/T01.6/T01.8- 9/T09.1/T11.1/T13.1/T14.0-1 + External Cause Code (W,X,Y,Z) DESCRIPTION Human bites may be accidental or intentional (form of assault). Human bites may result in:&nb
- GuidelinesInsect Stings, Scorpion Stings and Spider BitesDescription Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: T63.2-4 + External Cause Code (V, W, X, Y) Poisons Information Helpline: 0861555777 See: Exposure to poisonous substances . DESCRIPTION Spider bites and stings by bees, wasps, scorpions and other insects. Symptoms are usually localised such as pain, redness, swelling and itching. Bees and wasps Venom is usually mild but may provoke severe
- GuidelinesOther 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. Co
- GuidelinesScorpion EnvenomationDescription General measures Medicine treatment T63.2 + (X22.99/W59.99) DESCRIPTION Medically important scorpions in Southern Africa are of the genus Parabuthus ( P. granulatus and P. transvaalicus ). These are large scorpions measuring 7–15 cm in length. Features useful in their identification are a relatively large tail and small pincers, so-called thick-tailed scorpions. Scorpions from the Sco
- GuidelinesSnake BitesDescription General measures Medicine treatment Cytotoxic and neurotoxic snakebite Boomslang snake bite Snake venom in the eye T63.0 + (X20.99/W59.99) DESCRIPTION In the majority of snakebite incidents, the offending snake is not identified. The table below illustrates the three main envenomation syndromes seen in South Africa: cytotoxic, neurotoxic and haemotoxic. Snake species Envenomation synd
- GuidelinesSnakebitesDescription General Measures Medical Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: T63.0 + (X20.99/W59.99) DESCRIPTION Of all the snake species found in South Africa less than 10% are potentially harmful to humans. However, all snakebites should be considered dangerous until proven otherwise. In the majority of snakebite incidents, the offending snake is not identified. South African poisonous sn
- GuidelinesSoft Tissue InjuriesDescription Emergency Management Management of Wounds and Lacerations Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: T14.0-1/T14.9 DESCRIPTION Injuries may be minor, moderate or major: Major injuries: it is important to recognise potentially life-threatening injuries. Indicators of such injuries are: Mechanism of injury: motor vehicle collision at speed exceeding 60 km/hour, ejec
- GuidelinesSpider EnvenomationDescription General measures Medicine treatment T63.3 + (X21.99) DESCRIPTION Local venomous spiders are divided into cytotoxic and neurotoxic groups. To view pictures for the identification of spiders: http://www.cmej.org.za/index.php/cmej/article/view/2547/2582 Cytotoxic spider group The cytotoxic group includes sac, violin, and crab spiders. Lesions may present with significant bite site necros
- GuidelinesTetanusDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: A35 *Notifiable medical condition. DESCRIPTION Painful muscle spasms and rigidity following inoculation by trauma of Clostridium tetani spores, which germinate and produce toxins. The wound may be trivial and healing may have occurred before presentation. Incubation period is 3-21 days. Tetanus may be localised, with mus