Author:James, M F M; Dyer, R ADate:2005Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common condition with high morbidity and mortality rates.1 The condition, which is primarily a complication of smoking, is a chronic, slowly progressive disorder characterised by airway ...Read morecbnd
Author:Dyer, R A; Dyer, S; Fawcus, S; Ibach, FDate:2007Objectives. We analysed knowledge and expectations of the process and pain of labour in primigravidas attending a local midwifery obstetric unit (MOU). It was anticipated that the results of this study could inform the development of interventions ...Read more
Author:Hauser, Neil DavidDate:2015An audit cycle of post-operative pain scores and patient satisfaction of pain control in orthopaedic patients at a Level Two State Hospital in Cape Town. In addition as part of the information collected during the research process we will ...Read more
Author:Dyer, R A; Rout, C C; Kruger, A M; Van der Vyver, M; Lamacraft, G; James, M FDate:2004Spinal anaesthesia is the method of choice for caesarean section. There is however a significant associated morbidity and mortality in South Africa, particularly in inexperienced hands. This review provides recommendations for safe practice ...Read more
Author:Dyer, R ADate:2004With the development of atraumatic spinal needles and the associated reduction in the incidence of post-spinal headache, spinal anaesthesia has become the favoured method of anaesthesia for caesarean section. In the UK in 2002, regional ...Read more