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Outcome of skeletal traction in patients with femoral shaft fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: -
Road traffic accidents are a leading cause of trauma in Kenya (1). Many of the victims have multiple injuries with a significant proportion having femoral fractures (2).
While early fracture fixation ...
Causes and types of infertility amongst couples managed at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013-08)
Background
Infertility affects a relatively large number of couples (about 50 -80 million) worldwide with an estimated global prevalence of 8-12% but higher in Africa 20-30%. The magnitude of infertility in Kenya remains ...
Clinical Knowledge And Attitude On The Usage Of Pulse Oximeter In Managing Sick Children
(2013)
Background: Pulse oximetry is a widely used technology in developed countries and is also
becoming popular in developing countries. It allows non- invasive, reliable and continuous
measuring of oxygen saturation. Rapid, ...
An assessment of sanitation facilities in public primary schools in Kajiado Central District
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10-22)
The Government of Kenya has a National School Health Policy (2009) and its corresponding guidelines National School Health Guidelines (2009), through which it aims to ensure the improved health of all school going children. ...
Quality of tracheostomy care: a case of Kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi county.
(School of medicine, 2013)
Tracheostomy is a medical procedure usually done in patients who have upper airway obstruction due to neoplastic conditions or traumatic causes to ease air flow. This procedure is prone to complications and is associated ...
Impact of Pain Education Program on Nurses: Pain Knowledge and Attitude
(2013)
Introduction: Pain is a common symptom for patients receiving palliative care, but can be relieved by effective pain management. Nurses play a critical part in implementing pain management effectively and must therefore ...
Impact of an educational pain management programme on nurses' pain knowledge and attitudes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
Introduction:
Pain is a common symptom for patients receiving palliative care, but can be relieved by effective pain management. Nurses play a critical part in implementing pain management effectively and must therefore ...
Blood Transfusion In Elective Orthopaedic Surgeries At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Introduction
Blood transfusion can be a life saving intervention. However if given when it is not necessary, the patient receives no benefit and is exposed to unnecessary risk. Many of the patients undergoing major ...
Barriers To Quality Care In Breast Cancer Management In Kenyatta National Hospital's Cancer Treatment Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: Breast cancer management involves providing quality care that begins from the
time of diagnosis to palliative/hospice care but despite increased efforts to increase access to
breast cancer services, through ...
Knowledge, attitude and practice of eye diseases in children among pediatricians in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: Childhood blindness is the second largest cause of blind person years after cataracts accounting for70million blind person years globally. Amblyopia cannot be corrected in adult life, so there is a level of ...