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A comparative review of obstetric anaesthesia training, supervision and experience of public sector doctors in the Free State, 2005 vs. 2019
(University of the Free State, 2021-03)Introduction: Obstetric anaesthesia is ranked first as a contributor to “potentially preventable deaths per underlying cause” of maternal death in South Africa. Lack of training, experience and supervision has been cited ... -
The association of duration of mechanical ventilation and ICU stay with the use of dexmedetomidine as a single or adjuvant sedative versus other sedatives in critically ill patients in the multidisciplinary intensive care unit at the Universitas Academic Hospital in Bloemfontein, 2015 versus 2017, a retrospective cohort analysis
(University of the Free State, 2019-11)Background: Sedation is often used in the intensive care unit (ICU), but can be harmful if used inappropriately or excessively. Dexmedetomidine offers a favourable, co-operative sedation profile, despite a higher relative ... -
The prevalence of burnout among anaesthesiology registrars in the University of the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2020-01)Introduction: In January 2019 the leading health care organizations in the United States declared burnout as a “public health crisis” with an alarming figure of 78% among the nation’s physicians. Burnout is an “individual ... -
The use of a thromboelastogram (TEG®) protocol to decrease the usage of blood products in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery at Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2020-11)Background: Blood transfusion during cardiac surgery carries potential complications like transfusion reactions, increased length of hospital stays and financial costs1-4. Efforts through research of Point of Care (POC) ... -
Resuscitation outcomes for adult patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest: are we successful? an audit of resuscitation outcomes for the period January 2015 to December 2017 at Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein, using the Utstein Model
(University of the Free State, 2020-12)Background: The Utstein Model consensus definitions and template allows for the reliable and reproducible recording of data during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Enabling inter-institutional comparison of resuscitation ... -
The amount of morphine administered per patient, for postoperative pain, using a Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) device: at Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein, from January 2015 to December 2017
(University of the Free State, 2020-12)Background: Intravenous morphine patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is one of the modalities used by anaesthesiologists to treat patients after operation for acute postoperative pain. About 50% of patients experience ... -
The prevalence of patients with undiagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis, undergoing surgery at Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital
(University of the Free State, 2021-06)Introduction: Tuberculosis (is a significant cause of death in South Africa (resulting in a massive financial burden on the economy of the country. Delayed diagnosis is a problem in low and middle income countries and can ... -
Training, knowledge, experience and perceptions regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation of doctors at Universitas Academic Hospital
(University of the Free State, 2020-10)Introduction: High-quality CPR is proven to improve immediate survival and survival to hospital discharge in patients having a cardiac arrest in hospital. Evidence shows that without frequent retraining in CPR, health-care ... -
Knowledge of respiratory dysfunction among nurses working in surgical wards at Universitas Academic Hospital
(University of the Free State, 2019-11)Background: Clinical deterioration in ward patients leading to adverse events such as cardiac arrest, intensive care unit (ICU) admission and death is often preceded by respiratory dysfunction. Monitoring of ward patients ... -
A descriptive study of the temperature at which anaesthetic refrigerated drugs are stored in operating theatre suites at Universitas Academic Hospital
(University of the Free State, 2020-01)Background: Temperature sensitive anaesthetic drugs require storage within individual theatre suites in order to be easily accessible to the anaesthetist for immediate use. This easy accessibility of drugs poses a risk of ... -
The emotional impact of a death on the theatre table on the anaesthetist in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2019-05)Introduction: Perioperative deaths in developing countries are a common occurrence, thus an anaesthetist in South Africa is likely to experience at least one death on the table during his career. It affects the anaesthetist ... -
The use of lung ultrasound to assess the prevalence of lung interstitial syndrome in paediatric cardiac surgery patients and the measurement of postoperative length of hospital stay
(University of the Free State, 2016)Background: In recent years, ultrasound has gained popularity in the assessment of pulmonary pathology, especially in the critical care setting. However, limited data are available for the use of lung ultrasound (LUS) for ... -
The use of lung‐ultrasound to confirm correct placement of left sided double lumen tubes
(University of the Free State, 2016)Study objective: To assess the accuracy of the ultrasonographic lung sliding sign in detecting correct positioning of the endotracheal double‐lumen tube after intubation, compared to flexible bronchoscopy, in adult ... -
Knowledge of relevant medical laws pertaining to informed consent, by doctors working at the Department of Anaesthesiology of the UFS in June 2015
(University of the Free State, 2015)Doctors follow an ethical code imprinted on them from the time of Hippocrates. Practicing medicine within these ethical codes, doctors also have to practice their craft within the legal boundaries of the country and ... -
The prevalence of skin scars on patients previously given intramuscular diclofenac injections, attending Universitas Academic Hospital Pain Clinic: a descriptive study
(University of the Free State, 2016)INTRODUCTION: An incidental finding of scarring after intramuscular Diclofenac was made at the Pain Clinic, Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein. The primary objective of our study was to document the prevalence of ... -
The resuscitation knowledge and skills of intern doctors working in the Department of Anaesthesiology at the Bloemfontein Academic Hospital Complex
(University of the Free State, 2015)BACKGROUND: Intern doctors are often regarded as first responders to attend to patients in emergency situations. But the fact is that many Intern doctors are not equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to carry ...
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