Browsing by Author "Whitelaw, D. A."

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    Acute respiratory arrest in status asthmaticus. A report of 2 cases
    (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1982-10) Whitelaw, D. A.
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Respiratory arrest is a rare but serious complication of status asthmaticus. Two such cases, which were closely associated with the use of intravenous steroids, are reported. Possible causes for the sudden deterioration of patients in status asthmaticus are discussed.
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    Atrial fibrillation - an old problem and an old solution
    (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1992-04) Whitelaw, D. A.
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia affecting approximately 0,4% of the adult population. Prevalence rises to 2 - 4% in individuals over 60 years of age. There are many causes of AF, rheumatic heart disease being one of the more prominent. The combination of rheumatic heart disease and AF is associated with a 17-fold increase in the rate of cerebrovascular accidents compared with the rate in those individuals who do not have valvular disease and who are in sinus rhythm.
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    Disseminated tuberculous osteitis
    (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2004) Whitelaw, D. A.; Currie, G.; Littleton, N.
    A 25-year-old woman presented with a 6-month history of chronic non-productive cough, an increasingly ‘lazy’ tongue, a pussy discharge from the right ear with increasing deafness, and right-sided headaches. There was no history of previous tuberculosis (TB), weight loss, promiscuity, intravenous drug abuse or excessive ethanol use.
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    Post-discharge follow-up of stroke patients at Groote Schuur Hospital - a prospective study
    (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1994) Whitelaw, D. A.; Meyer, C. J.; Bawa, S.; Jennings, K.
    A survey of 59 stroke patients was undertaken between 3 and 6 months after the event to determine whether a weekly stroke round would improve the rate of referral for rehabilitation. Comparison with a previous survey at Groote Schuur Hospital showed a marked improvement (40% for physiotherapy and 10% for occupational therapy v. 76% and 50% respectively). A comparison of referral rates between younger (<65 years old) and older patients (>65 years old) revealed a significantly higher rate of referral among the younger patients. Attendance for both groups was low (approx. 7 sessions per 3 months). Social work was an important requirement and 60% of all patients expressed a need for more help. Social needs of older and younger patients differ. Despite the improved referral rate the rehabilitation of stroke patients is unsatisfactory, mainly because of transport difficulties. Methods should be investigated to establish rehabilitation centres in the community to overcome this impasse.