Browsing Masters Degrees (Emergency Medicine) by Title
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 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 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. -
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 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 ... -
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. -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
