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Effects of Fentanyl Administered Few Minutes Before the End of Surgery on Emergence Delirium Among Children Undergoing Adeno-tonsillectomy: a Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background; Modern volatile, insoluble inhalational anaesthetic agents used in surgery are associated with increased incidence of emergence delirium(ED) in children. Fentanyl prevents ED in high income settings where ... -
Effects of Fluid Balance on Outcomes Among Children in the Intensive Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background For critically ill pediatric patients, fluid therapy plays a pivotal role in resuscitation. Adequate intravascular volume re-establishment using timely fluid management may be crucial in saving lives. Nevertheless, ... -
The effects of harmful alcohol use on the quality of marital relationships: a study of patients at rehabilitation centres in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background/Introduction: This study on the effects of harmful alcohol use on the quality of marital relationships is a result of the numerous public protests by spouses in many parts of Kenya expressing concerns over neglect ... -
The effects of injectable metoclopramine and ranitidine on the hydrogen ion concentration and volume of gastric aspirates in patients undergoing emergency.andelective caesaria
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)This study was carried on 160 adult patients who were undergoing emergency or elective caesarian section. They were divided into 4 equal groups of 40 patients each. All patients were classified as ASA 1 and ASA ... -
Effects Of Organic Extract Of Enzoy On Isolated Rabbit Heart Andjejunum
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2009)The use of traditional and herbal medicines has continued to grow globally. One particular herbal medicinal product, Enzoy has continued to gain widespread popularity as a remedy for self-medicated treatment of infertility ... -
Effects of patient's factors and wound care practices on wound healing among Orthopedic inpatients in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Wound healing is a complex and dynamic process of restoring cellular structures and tissue layers. The wound healing process is affected by several factors among them, local factors such as patient characteristics ... -
Effects of PH changes on drug absorption in the stomach of a rabbit
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The effects of physical and chemical factors on the development of eggs of Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1991)The study was done in the Parasitology Laboratory at the Department of Medical Microbiology of the University of Nairobi. It was an invitro experimental study. Also the development of eggs (segmentation and embryonation) ... -
Effects of postpartum depression on infant feeding practices in an urban low income settlement Nairobi-kenya
(2014)Childbirth represents for women a time of great vulnerability to become mentally unwell, with postpartum mood disorders affecting approximately 10-15% women from diverse cultures; and such represents a considerable public ... -
Effects of Povidone Iodine and Chlorhexidine on the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 Viral Load in Saliva Among Patients Hospitalized With the Corona Virus-19 Disease
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Coronavirus infection is a current in progress endemic that presents mainly with respiratory symptoms to severe pneumonia with a worldwide fatality rate recorded at 3.4%. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) ... -
The Effects of Recreational Noise Exposure on the Auditory System in Young Adults in Medical School in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction Exposure to hazardous noise levels can lead to hearing related problems like noise induced hearing threshold shifts (NITS), tinnitus and noise sensitivity. Recreational noise is on the rise and young adults ... -
The effects of scaling and oral hygiene education on the periodontal status of factory workers in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Community Health, 1991)This study was designed to determine the effects of scaling and of oral hygiene educ et i on COHE) on the periodontal status of a group of 101 factory workers. 101 male factory workers aged between 30-50 years were ... -
Effects of Spinal Anesthesia during Elective Caesarean Section on Neonatal outcome at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department Of Surgery, 2010)Utero-placental circulation and hence fetal well-being depends on maternal blood pressure. Spinal anesthesia for cesarean section causes sudden and severe drops in blood pressure thus threatening fetal and neonatal ... -
Effects of the First 72 Hours of Positive Fluid Balance on the Development of Acute Kidney Injury and Mortality in Patients With Septic Shock. (a Retrospective Cohort Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Septic shock is defined as severe sepsis with evidence of cardiovascular system dysfunction. A state of shock causes inadequate tissue perfusion that leads into inadequate oxygen delivery to meet cellular ... -
Effects Of The Triphasic Oral Contraceptive On Lipid And Lipoprotein Metabolism
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)The effects of the triphasic oral Contraceptive (Ethinylestradiol (EE) and Levonorgesterol (LNG)) on lipid and lipoprotein metabolism was evaluated in ninety-seven black Kenyan women. ... -
Effects of Thoracic Epidural Analgesia in Thoracic and Upper Abdominal Surgery on Perioperative Stress and Morbidity
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: Thoracotomies and laparotomies are surgical procedures prescribed for the management of multiple ailments resulting from trauma, malignancy, congenital, acquired defects and source control in sepsis. Despite ... -
Effects of Timed Phone Call Surveillance Versus Routine Care on Postpartum Care, Identification of Risk Factors and Adverse Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes at Kenyatta National Hospital, a Randomized Controlled Trial
(Uon, 2021)Study title:Effect of timed phone call surveillance versus routine care on postpartum care, selected adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes at KNH, a randomized controlled trial. PI-Brian Liyayi; Supervisors: Bosire Alex, ... -
Effects of traditional vaginal practices on reproductive health among pregnant women at Isiolo District Hospital
(Univesity Of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,University of Nairobi, 2010)Background Although traditional vaginal practices have always been known to occur among the Cushitic communities of Kenya, the actual prevalence and their impact has not been determined. As these practices involve chemical ... -
Effects of two levels of counseling on acceptance , uptake and early outcomes of the post placental intrauterine contraceptive device
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Background: Contraceptive prevalence in Kenya is low at 46% (KDHS 2008/9). There is a notable steady decline in the use of Long Acting and Permanent Method's (LAPM's) especially the IUCD. Current national IUCD use rates ... -
Efficacy and Cost of Post Cesarean Pain Management Using the World Health Organisation Recommendations Versus Routine Care at Nyeri County Referral Hospital a Randomized Controlled Trial
(Uon, 2021)Background: Adequate postoperative pain control after cesarean section is important because the postoperative mothers need enhanced recovery to effectively take care of their newborns. Effective pain control in the acute ...