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  • Keeping the score : letters to the editor 
    Alberts, A. (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-05)
    No abstract available.
  • Laryngospasm in anaesthesia 
    Spijkerman, Sandra (MedPharm Publications, 2017)
    Laryngospasm is a common and serious respiratory complication in anaesthetic practice which can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated timeously. This review will look at the definition, epidemiology, mechanism, risk ...
  • The LMA Classic™ as a conduit for tracheal intubation in adult patients : a review and practical guide 
    Alberts, A.N.J.D. (Andries) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2014)
    Unexpected difficulty in maintaining an open airway following induction of anaesthesia remains an ever-present hazard. Repetitive attempts at direct laryngoscopy and intubation are generally acknowledged to be inappropriate. ...
  • The management of postoperative pain after musculoskeletal surgery - a narrative review 
    Dippenaar, Johannes Marthinus (Tinus) (Medpharm Publications, 2023-03)
    Cost-effective care amidst the rapidly rising cost of medical services necessitates the implementation of a standardised multimodal analgesia plan to aid patient care. This review aims to address the physiology and ...
  • The management of postoperative pain after musculoskeletal surgery – a narrative review 
    Dippenaar, J.M. (Medpharm Publications, 2023)
    Cost-effective care amidst the rapidly rising cost of medical services necessitates the implementation of a standardised multimodal analgesia plan to aid patient care. This review aims to address the physiology and ...
  • Mediastinoscopy in paediatric patients 
    Spijkerman, Sandra (MedPharm Publications, 2017)
    Mediastinal pathology presents a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma that requires management from a multidisciplinary team, often consisting of members of various specialties, including an anaesthetist, surgeon, ...
  • National priorities for perioperative research in South Africa 
    Biccard, Bruce McIure; Alphonsus, C.S.; Bishop, D.G.; Cronje, L.; Kluyts, Hyla-Louise; Kusel, B.; Maswime, Salome; Oodit, R.; Reed, A.R.; Torborg, A.M.; Wise, R. (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2016-05)
    BACKGROUND. Perioperative research is currently unco-ordinated in South Africa (SA), with no clear research agenda. OBJECTIVE. To determine the top ten national research priorities for perioperative research in SA. ...
  • Near-fatal outcome after administration of hyoscine-N-butylbromide (Buscopan®) 
    Milner, A. (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-08)
    While undergoing conscious sedation for a gastroscopy, an 18-year-old female developed severe hypotension and loss of consciousness. This occurred shortly after an intravenous dose of hyoscine-N-butylbromide (Buscopan®). ...
  • Optimising perioperative care for hip and knee arthroplasty in South Africa : a Delphi consensus study 
    Plenge, U.; Nortje, M.B.; Marais, L.C.; Jordaan, J.D.; Parker, R.; Van der Westhuizen, N.; Van der Merwe, J.F.; Marais, J.; September, W.V.; Davies, G.L.; Pretorius, T.; Solomon, C.; Ryan, P.; Torborg, A.M.; Farina, Z.; Smit, R.; Cairns, C.; Shanahan, H.; Sombili, Simon; Mazibuko, A.N. (Andile); Hobbs, H.R.; Porrill, O.S.; Timothy, N.E.; Siebritz, R.E.; Van der Westhuizen, C.; Troskie, A.J.; Blake, C.A.; Gray, L.A.; Munting, T.W.; Steinhaus, H.K.S.; Rowe, P.; Van der Walt, J.G.; Noordien, R. Isaacs; Theron, A.; Biccard, Bruce McIure (BioMed Central, 2018-05-09)
    BACKGROUND : A structured approach to perioperative patient management based on an enhanced recovery pathway protocol facilitates early recovery and reduces morbidity in high income countries. However, in low- and middle-income ...
  • Oxygen management during cardiopulmonary bypass : a single-center, 8-year retrospective cohort study 
    Grocott, Bronwen B.; Kashani, Hessam H.; Maakamedi, Hendrick; Dutta, Vikas; Hiebert, Brett; Rakar, Martin; Grocott, Hilary P. (Elsevier, 2021-01)
    OBJECTIVE : To characterize the institutional oxygen management practices during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, including any potential changes during an 8-year study period. DESIGN ...
  • Quality of recovery after total hip and knee arthroplasty in South Africa : a national prospective observational cohort study 
    Plenge, Ulla; Parker, Romy; Davids, Shamiela; Davies, Gareth L.; Fullerton, Zahnne; Gray, Lindsay; Groenewald, Penelope; Isaacs, Refqah; Kauta, Ntambue; Louw, Frederik M.; Mazibuko, A.N. (Andile); North, David M.; Nortje, Marc; Nunes, Glen M.; Pebane, Neo; Rajah, Chantal; Roos, John; Ryan, Paul; September, Winlecia V.; Shanahan, Heidi; Siebritz, Ruth E.; Smit, Rian W.; Sombili, Simon; Torborg, Alexandra; Van der Merwe, Johan F.; Van der Westhuizen, Nico; Biccard, Bruce McIure (BioMed Central, 2020-11)
    BACKGROUND: Encouraged by the widespread adoption of enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs) for elective total hip and knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA) in high-income countries, our nationwide multidisciplinary research group ...
  • South African Paediatric Surgical Outcomes Study : a 14-day prospective, observational cohort study of paediatric surgical patients 
    Torborg, Alexandra M.; Cronje, Larissa; Thomas, Jennifer M.; Meyer, H.; Bhettay, A.Z.; Diedericks, Johan; Cilliers, Charl; Kluyts, Hyla-Louise; Mrara, Busisiwe; Kalipa, Mandisa N.; Rodseth, Reitze N.; Biccard, Bruce McIure; Allopi, K.; Singh, Usha; Diyelela-Ndwandwa, P.; Nongqo, N.; Ravid, B.; Anamourlis, P.; Coetzee, G.; Dlamini, M.; Foster, C.; Mogane, P.; Nel, D.; Oosthuizen, A.; Redford, L.; Murray, R.; Basson, C.; Joubert, J.; Tshifularo, N.; Els, T.; Orrock, J.; Muthambi, M.; Matebesi, T.; Tshukudu, G.; Maela, D.; Allorto, N.; Bertie, J.; Bishop, D.; Chetty, K.; Grobbelaar, M.; Wise, R.; Von Steiger, I.; Nundlal, P.; Garoufalias, E.; Westcott, G.; Davids, J.; Rajah, C.; Cairns, C.; Mzoneli, Y.; Bhagwan, K.; Cloete, E.; Jaworska, M.; Semenya, E.; Porrill, O.; Mungar, R.; Seonandan, P.; Perumal, N.; Alphonsus, C.; Bosman, M.; De Castro, A.; Drummond, L.; Du Bruyn, M.; Govender, P.; Hardcastle, T.; Hlangu, Z.; Jeena, P.; Mbuyisa, M.; Naidu, T.; Sewlall, J.; Taylor, J.; Timakia, K.; Van der Walt, W.; Biyase, T.; Khumalo, Z.; Kusel, B.; Mukama, I.; Ramburuth, M.; Singaram, S.; Mbeki, M.; Schutte, H.; Anderson, P.; Dorasamy, B.; Kint, P.; Goga, S.; Cronjé, L.; Dube, N.; Jithoo, S.; Naidoo, L.; Naidu, L.; Reddy, T.; Saman, Y.; Rungan, D.; Naidoo, K.; Kabambi, K.; Mgoqo, N.; Mofoka, M.; Usenbo, A.; Chiu, C.; Machere, N.; Maiwald, D.; Davies, G.; Serdyn, T.; Gokal, P.; Dhanjee, N.; Wege, M.; Govender, S.; Tarr, S.; Moodley, M.; Balkisson, M.; Maharaj, A.; Ngcobo, S.; Rorke, N.; Sikhakhane, S.; Khumalo, M.; Ramsamy, T.; Kabongo, K.; Kuhn, W.; Matos-Puig, R.; Naidoo, R.; Thotharam, A.; Chohan, A.; Adam, S.; Appel, I.; Burke, A.; De Vos, C.; Gautam, S.; Joubert, E.; Rautenbach, R.; Roytowski, D.; Szpytko, A.; Brits, E.; Diedericks, Bianca; Naude, G.; Van Niekerk, J.; Fullerton, Z. (Elsevier, 2019-02)
    BACKGROUND : Children comprise a large proportion of the population in sub-Saharan Africa. The burden of paediatric surgical disease exceeds available resources in Africa, potentially increasing morbidity and mortality. ...
  • A survey of propofol injection practices reveals poor knowledge of and unsatisfactory adherence to the SASA Guidelines for Infection Control 
    Breedt, Anneme; Coetzee, Johan (Jeff) F.; Kluyts, Hyla-Louise; Scheepers, Pamela (Medpharm Publications, 2017)
    BACKGROUND : Propofol lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth and various outbreaks of postoperative infection are attributed to extrinsic contamination. This study’s objectives were to ascertain propofol administration ...
  • Use of video-based content in medical education 
    Duys, R.; Adam, M.; Spijkerman, Sandra; Purcell-Jones, J. (MedPharm Publications, 2019)
    In South Africa, the shortage of trained doctors and nurses contributes to 50% of all maternal deaths, according to the 2014–2016 Saving Mother’s Report of the National Committee on Confidential Enquiries into Maternal ...
  • Validation of age-based body mass estimation methods in toddlers and pre-school children 
    Booysen, Karin; Dippenaar, Johannes Marthinus (Tinus); Smith, Francois Jacobus (Medpharm Publications, 2019)
    BACKGROUND: Body mass is commonly used to determine medication dosages and equipment size. In emergency situations (including cases necessitating surgery) weighing paediatric patients can be impractical. Clinicians may ...