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Comparative Study Of The Effectiveness Of Morphine Combined With Bupivacaine Versus Bupivacaine Alone For Caudal Blocks In Paediatric Patients Undergoing Infraumbilical Surgeries At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Uncontrolled pain is often associated with increased incidence of postoperative nausea and delirium, prolonged Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) stay, delayed hospital discharge and delayed resumption of normal ... -
Comparison of ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.3% to fortified tobramycin-cefazolin in treating bacterial corneal ulcers. Ciprofloxacin Bacterial Keratitis Study Group
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1996-11)PURPOSE: The purpose of the study is to compare the clinical efficacy and safety of ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.3% (Ciloxan) with a standard therapy regimen (fortified tobramycin, 1.3%-cefazolin, 5.0%) for ... -
Comparison of Dual Therapies for Lowering Blood Pressure in Black Africans.
(NEJM, 2019-06-20)The prevalence of hypertension among black African patients is high, and these patients usually need two or more medications for blood-pressure control. However, the most effective two-drug combination that is currently ... -
Comparison Of Recovery Profile Of General Anaesthesia Versus Spinal Anaesthesia For Gynaecological Day Case Surgeries In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Day care surgery is gaining popularity with more and more procedures being performed on day care basis. Recovery is a key factor in the success of day care surgery with delayed recovery resulting in increased ... -
Competence based strategies adopted by Barclays Bank Kenya Ltd
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)This research project was a case study carried out on Barclays Bank of Kenya limited (BBK). The study sought to identify the competence-based strategies adopted by the bank. The research study sampled a total of 44 respondents ... -
compliance to cross lnfection control measures among dental students and support staff at the university of Nairobi dental hospital.
(Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery2 Department of Periodontology and Community DentistryDepartment of Conservation and Prosthetic Dentistry, 2009-01)Prevention of cross infection mainly involves two basic approaches: minimizing release and spread of microbes from their host sources (patient or practitioner) and killing or removing microbes present on objects and surfaces. ... -
Correlates of HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and associated high-risk behaviors among male clients of female sex workers in Tijuana, Mexico
(Center for HIV Prevention and Research, University of Nairobi, 2009)This study is interesting because it pertains to the behaviour of adult men who have exchanged sex for money, as well as their drug use and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STls) and HIV. Male clients are ... -
Correlation between clinical and radiological findings in pediatric adenoid hypertrophy at the Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND Adenotonsillectomy is one of the commonest ENT procedures at KNH . It is done in children with ATH to resolve obstructive symptoms and prevent complications like cor pulmonale. Children with ... -
A correlation of ultrasound and surgical findings in suspected ectopic pregnancy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009)This was a prospective descriptive study carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital from September 2008 to February 2009, whereby 73 patients who were diagnosed to have an ectopic pregnancy on the basis of ultrasound, ... -
Cytologic findings in adult patients presenting with haematuria in the urology clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Haematuria is a common finding in patients presenting with urologic problems.Therefore, the aim of this study was to describing the cytologic fmdings in patients presenting with haematuria in the urology clinic at Kenyatta ... -
Cytologic findings in adult patients presenting with haematuria in urology clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Haematuria is a common rinding in patients presenting with urologic problems. Therefore, the aim of this study was to describing the cytologic findings in patients presenting with haematuria in the urology clinic at ... -
Descriptive case series of patients presenting with cancer of the prostate and their management at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya., 2007-09)Objective: To study clinical prostate cancer in this locality with particular interest in incidence, clinical presentation and treatment. Design: A descriptive prospective study. Setting Kenyatta National Referral and ... -
Determinants of cervical cancer screening uptake among women in Embu county, Kenya
(2014)Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer affecting women worldwide. In 2012, it was estimated that 529,409 new cases occurred globally, with 274,883 (52% of cases) dying. Of the total new cases annually, about ... -
Determinants of early complications of Adenotonsillectomy
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2007)Background: Adenotonsillectomy (ASTS) is the commonest surgical procedure undertaken in children by otolaryngologists the world over. This operation is associated with various complications the commonest of which include ... -
Determinants Of Male Involvement In The Utilization Of Maternal And Child Health Services In Lamu County
(Faculty of Arts, 2013)Male involvement has been blamed for the poor utilization of health care services across the globe. This study sought to establish the determinants of male involvement that influence the utilization of maternal and child ... -
Determinants of parents’ perception of quality of paediatric oncology care at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Global childhood cancer morbidity and mortality is on the increase. Quality care for childhood cancer patients is an important determinant of disease outcome in regard to mortality, quality of life and ... -
Effect of an instructional programme on attitudes of registered nurses towards nursing care plans
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1991-10)The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of an instructional programme on registered nurses' attitudes towards nursing care plans and to compare these attitudes with registered nurses who did not take part ... -
Effectiveness of syndromic management of vaginal discharge at specialized treatment center (casino) Nairobi.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2009)BACKGROUND: Syndromic management is a World Health Organization (WHO) strategy for the management of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI). Diagnosis is based on identification of syndromes, which are combinations of ... -
The effects of increased health facilities on quality of health care services in rural Kenya: A Case Study of MARANI Division, Kisii Central District.
(Department of sociology, 2008)This study was designed to assess the effects of increased of health facilities on the quality of health care services. Specifically, the study sought to establish the relationship between increase in health care facilities ...