Masters Degrees (Emergency Medicine)
Recent Submissions
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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 ... -
Arterial blood gases in emergency medicine: how well do our registrars and consultants currently enrolled in the Western Cape Division of Emergency Medicine interpret them
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Intro: Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is a useful tool in point-of‐care testing for patients presenting to an emergency center (EC). Emergency Medicine (EM) doctors need to be equipped with sufficient ... -
The State of Point of Care Ultrasound Certification in South Africa. Why are so Few Providers Completing the Certification Process
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is widely used in clinical practice. Although relatively new to South Africa, the POCUS introductory course received wide interest with many clinicians ... -
Emergency care research in South Africa – a Delphi study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Objective: To collate and prioritize research topics from identified knowledge gaps in emergency care in South Africa. Methods: A three phasemodified Delphi study was conducted. A 10-point Likert scale ... -
Analysis of the resources for emergency care in district and regional public hospitals in Tanzania
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: As a new speciality in many African countries, Emergency Medicine in Tanzania was recognised in 2011. The aim of the study was to analyse the resources available for emergency care in public ... -
Injury severity in relation to seatbelt usage in Cape Town : a pilot study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Injuries and death from road traffic accidents present an enormous challenge to the South African health care system and creates a significant societal and economic burden in the country. ... -
A five year analysis of the rotor wing air mercy service in Richards Bay, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: The study describes the first five years of operation of a HEMS service in rural South Africa. Methods: A chart review of all activated flights from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2010 ...
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