Masters Degrees (Emergency Medicine)
Recent Submissions
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Cross-sectional study of paediatric case mix presenting to an emergency centre in Cape Town, South Africa, during COVID-19
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Objective: To describe and compare the effect of level 5 lockdown measures on the workload and case mix of paediatric patients presenting to a district- level emergency centre in Cape Town, South ... -
A quantative study on the perception of international medical students and doctors on an emergency medicine elective in Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: International health electives are a popular component of medical students and doctors training, as it has unique learning opportunities both professionally and personally. Emergency medicine ... -
Emergency clinician output in a district hospital emergency centre : a cross-sectional analysis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Appropriate and efficient staffing is a cornerstone of emergency centre performance. There is however a paucity of literature describing clinician output in low- and middle-income countries ... -
A description of the knowledge and attitudes towards bystander CPR amongst participants in a community outreach initiative in Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Mortality rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest can be reduced by early CPR. A better understanding of the factors that prevent or encourage bystander CPR will assist in tailoring CPR ... -
An electronic survey of preferred podcast format and content requirements among trainee emergency medicine specialists in four Southern African universities
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Global usage of educational Emergency Medicine (EM) podcasts is popular and ever-increasing. This study aims to explore the desired content, format, and delivery characteristics of a potential ... -
The characteristics of geriatric patients managed within the resuscitation unit of a district-level emergency centre in Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: The world’s population is ageing and this trend is also seen in South Africa. This increase will invariably affect acute care services. The geriatric population attending emergency centres ... -
A qualitative exploration of the language and expression of pain in a Cape Town emergency centre
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Oligoanalgesia is increasingly being identified as an issue affecting emergency centres universally, especially in low- and middle-income countries where a lack of culturally specific pain ... -
The burden of diabetic emergencies on the resuscitation area of a district-level public hospital in Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Diabetes and its complications continue to cause a daunting and growing concern on resource-limited environments. There is a paucity of data relating to the care of diabetic emergencies in ... -
The prevalence and in-hospital mortality of patients with HIV and tuberculosis admitted to resuscitation area of an urban district-level hospital in Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Many patients present to emergency centres with HIV and tuberculosis related emergencies. Little is known about the influence of HIV and tuberculosis on the resuscitation areas of district-level ... -
The Diploma in Primary Emergency Care (DipEC) - a survey of its graduates, their perceptions & subsequent trends
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Emergency Medicine (EM) is a relatively young specialty in South Africa (SA). The Diploma in Primary Emergency Care (DipPEC), from the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA), aims to ... -
An analytical study of the distribution of fatal ocean drowning by tidal phase and state in the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Drowning is a serious public health concern that is often overlooked. Understanding risk factors is key to the development of preventative strategies. The aim of this study was therefore to describe the ... -
An analysis of Zambia's emergency medicine registrars' experience in South Africa : lessons for the development of emergency medicine care in Zambia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: There is little data regarding experiences of emergency medicine registrars for the development of emergency care in Zambia. This study describes lessons from the Zambia’s emergency medicine ... -
Describing and comparing the availability of acute care resources to treat new onset stroke in different income settings : a self-reported survey of acute care providers at the 2016 international conference on emergency medicine
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Stroke affects 15 million people annually and is responsible for 5 million deaths per annum globally. In contrast to the trend in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), stroke mortality ... -
A cross sectional study of the availability of paediatric emergency equipment in 24 hour cape town emergency medicine centres
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Healthcare facilities are often not equipped to deliver effective paediatric emergency care despite a significant paediatric emergency patient burden. The availability of paediatric emergency ... -
Describing final diagnosis and outcome for patients investigated for suspected acute coronary syndrome at a regional, public South African emergency centre
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : No abstract available. -
The epidemiology of operations performed by the National Sea Rescue Institute of South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : No abstract available. -
A comparison between differently skilled pre-hospital emergency care providers in major incident triage in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : No abstract available. -
Utilisation of emergency blood in a cohort of emergency centres in Cape Town, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: The transfusion of blood and blood products forms an essential part of the resuscitation of patients with acute haemorrhage. Group O blood is stored for this purpose in many emergency facilities ... -
An analysis of the clinical practice of emergency medicine in public district and regional hospitals in Tanzania
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Aim: The aim of the study was to document the burden of disease presenting to Tanzania mainland public district and regional hospitals’ acute intake areas, to describe the range of early diagnostic and ... -
A survey to determine self-reported confidence amongst emergency centre nurses in initiating bls across emergency centres in Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: In any Emergency Centre (EC), the response to a cardiac arrest is regarded as the most time critical intervention. The first responders are usually EC nurses who need to initiate basic life ...
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