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View article: 4CPS-225 Defining international critical care pharmacist aspirations to the management of sepsis
4CPS-225 Defining international critical care pharmacist aspirations to the management of sepsis Open
Background and Importance Clinical pharmacist input in intensive care unit (ICU) patient care varies greatly among different countries and settings. Aim and Objectives To identify areas of desired professional contribution and development,…
View article: A REVIEW TO ILLUMINATE UNCERTAINTIES ASSOCIATED WITH CARBON BUDGETS IN SOUTH AFRICA
A REVIEW TO ILLUMINATE UNCERTAINTIES ASSOCIATED WITH CARBON BUDGETS IN SOUTH AFRICA Open
The effects of climate change threaten Earth’s sustainability, and South Africa has committed to limiting its contribution to the total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emission. South Africa introduced its Climate Change Bill to move the count…
View article: Defining International Critical Care Pharmacist Contributions to Sepsis and Exploring Variability
Defining International Critical Care Pharmacist Contributions to Sepsis and Exploring Variability Open
Purpose of Review To define international clinical pharmacist contributions to managing sepsis in critically unwell patients and explore variation. Recent Findings Clinical pharmacists improve clinical outcomes and cost efficiencies. They …
View article: A DYNAMIC SIMULATION MODEL FOR OPTIMAL DEEP-LEVEL MINE COOLING MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL DECISION-MAKING FOR ESKOM’S LOAD CURTAILMENT
A DYNAMIC SIMULATION MODEL FOR OPTIMAL DEEP-LEVEL MINE COOLING MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL DECISION-MAKING FOR ESKOM’S LOAD CURTAILMENT Open
The South African mining sector depends on intensive energy usage to extract minerals. Most of this energy is used to enhance underground working conditions through cooling. Electricity costs have been on the rise, reducing the profitabili…
View article: Using a Systems Approach to Explore the Mechanisms of Interaction Between Severe Covid-19 and Its Coronary Heart Disease Complications
Using a Systems Approach to Explore the Mechanisms of Interaction Between Severe Covid-19 and Its Coronary Heart Disease Complications Open
Frontiers requested research on how a systems approach can explore the mechanisms of cardiovascular complications in Covid-19. The focus of this paper will thus be on these detailed mechanisms. It will elucidate the integrated pathogenic p…
View article: USING ZERO-WASTE BASELINES TO IDENTIFY COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM INEFFICIENCIES IN DEEP-LEVEL MINES
USING ZERO-WASTE BASELINES TO IDENTIFY COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM INEFFICIENCIES IN DEEP-LEVEL MINES Open
Inefficient compressed air systems in deep-level mines deteriorate energy performance and increase operational costs. Leaks, wastages, and misuse are common inefficiencies that necessitate an oversupply of compressed air. It is therefore i…
View article: Contextualising the Perceptions of Pharmacists Practicing Clinical Pharmacy in South Africa—Do We Practice what We Preach?
Contextualising the Perceptions of Pharmacists Practicing Clinical Pharmacy in South Africa—Do We Practice what We Preach? Open
The National Department of Health published their Quality Standards for Healthcare Establishments in South Africa and introduced the National Health Insurance, with the pilot phase that commenced in 2012. The system requires an adequate su…
View article: Exploring Factors Associated With the Motivation of Clinical Pharmacists: A Focus on the South African Context
Exploring Factors Associated With the Motivation of Clinical Pharmacists: A Focus on the South African Context Open
Introduction: Pharmacy practice in many middle to low-income countries has slowly transitioned from being product-focused to a more patient-focused clinical practice. Lack of motivation is one of the factors contributing to the scarcity of…
View article: Investigating the need for therapeutic drug monitoring of imipenem in critically ill patients: Are we getting it right?
Investigating the need for therapeutic drug monitoring of imipenem in critically ill patients: Are we getting it right? Open
Background. The drug levels and clearances of imipenem in critically ill patients are not comprehensively described in current literature, yet it is vital that adequate levels be achieved for therapeutic success. Objectives. To determi…
View article: Testing concurrent benefits for Section 12L tax incentives in South Africa
Testing concurrent benefits for Section 12L tax incentives in South Africa Open
The South African energy crisis harms the economy. Tax incentives are intended to help, but rules for incentives must be understood by all stakeholders for taxpayers to be encouraged to invest. Section 12L (S12L) is relatively new legislat…
View article: IMPROVED ENERGY BUDGETING PROCESS USING MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION PRINCIPLES
IMPROVED ENERGY BUDGETING PROCESS USING MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION PRINCIPLES Open
Budgets are used to predict and measure a mine’s performance. Problems arise when the budget is developed by financial resources with little focus on operational changes. The implementation of energy-saving measures, and the number of work…
View article: Formulary Management Activities and Practice Implications Among Public Sector Hospital Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committees in a South African Province
Formulary Management Activities and Practice Implications Among Public Sector Hospital Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committees in a South African Province Open
This is the first study from Gauteng Province, South Africa, reporting on how decisions are actually taken to include or exclude medicines onto formularies within public sector hospitals providing different levels of care. Various approach…
View article: Practice Guidelines for Clinical Pharmacists in Middle to Low Income Countries
Practice Guidelines for Clinical Pharmacists in Middle to Low Income Countries Open
The profession of pharmacy is maturing as a clinical profession in South Africa and has experienced significant development over the past 10 years. The development of clinical pharmacy in Southern Africa started in the late 1980s. The Dire…
View article: IMPROVING DATA MANAGEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING IN THE GOLD MINING INDUSTRY
IMPROVING DATA MANAGEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING IN THE GOLD MINING INDUSTRY Open
Environmental reporting is a realistic alternative for mines to prioritise operational changes in crucial environmental areas. Gold mines report to multiple platforms – i.e., integrated reporting. All these platforms have created the need …
View article: Effects of Varying the Color, Aroma, Bitter, and Sweet Levels of a Grapefruit-Like Model Beverage on the Sensory Properties and Liking of the Consumer
Effects of Varying the Color, Aroma, Bitter, and Sweet Levels of a Grapefruit-Like Model Beverage on the Sensory Properties and Liking of the Consumer Open
Color, aroma, sweet, and bitter tastes contribute to the sensory perception of grapefruit juice. Consumers differ about liking grapefruit. A reason is the bitter taste that characterize the fruit. The objective was to determine the effect …
View article: SASOCP position statement on the pharmacist’s role in antibiotic stewardship 2018
SASOCP position statement on the pharmacist’s role in antibiotic stewardship 2018 Open
Antibiotics are the most commonly prescribed medicines in global healthcare practice today. Their effectiveness is crucial and often life-saving in humanity’s battle against pathogens and infectious diseases. Antibiotic/antimicrobial stewa…
View article: COLISTIN: adult and paediatric guideline for South Africa, 2016
COLISTIN: adult and paediatric guideline for South Africa, 2016 Open
This document was created to serve as a guideline for colistin prescribing in South Africa. Antimicrobial resistance is threatening the effective prevention and treatment of a wide variety of infections, especially those that are caused by…
View article: COLISTIN: adult and paediatric guideline for South Africa, 2016
COLISTIN: adult and paediatric guideline for South Africa, 2016 Open
This document was created to serve as a guideline for colistin prescribing in South Africa. Antimicrobial resistance is threatening the effective prevention and treatment of a wide variety of infections, especially those that are caused by…