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Incidence of, and risk factors for, hypotension during spinal anesthesia for cesarean section at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(2009)Objective - This study was undertaken to determine the incidence of, and risk factors for, hypotension during spinal anaesthesia for Cesarean Section at Kenyatta National Hospital. Design - A cross-sectional, prospective, ... -
Incidence, clinical presentation, management and outcome of gall bladder cancer as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital (1988-2000)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2002)This was a retrospective study of patients with histologically confirmed diagnosis of gallbladder cancer seen and managed at Kenyatta National Hospital during the period 1 sl January 1988 to 31 sl December 2000. A total ... -
Incidence, management and outcome of craniopharyngioma in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2009)BACKGROUND Craniopharyngiomas are benign intracranial tumours with a bimodal distribution, with peak incidence in children aged 5-14 years and older adults aged 65-74 years. There is no clear consensus reached with ... -
Incidence, Management, and Outcome of Refractory Postpartum Hemorrhage at Kenyatta National Hospital in the Year 2015 to 2020
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Hemorrhage is among the top five direct leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide with post-partum hemorrhage accounting for two-thirds of these deaths. Refractory PPH is bleeding that persists despite instituting what ... -
Incidence, Predictors And Outcomes Of Pregnancy Within Two Years After Unilateral Salpingectomy For Ruptured Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: An EP oftenly implants in the oviducts and accounts for 1-2% of all pregnancies. It leads to reproductive failure in affected women. Up to 40-60% women conceived after surgery in developed nations with varying ... -
Incidence, Risk Factors And Management Of Neutropenia Among Cancer Patients With Solid Tumors Receiving Chemotherapy At Kenyatta National Hospital Cancer Treatment Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Cancer accounts for approximately 7-10% of deaths in Kenya. It is managed through surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormonal therapy. Each of these interventions present benefits and risks. Chemotherapeutics ... -
Incidence, Risk Factors and Neonatal Outcomes of Unexpected Term Newborn Admissions at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Whilst admission to neonatal units (NBU) is usually thought of in terms of congenital anomalies and prematurity, admission of term neonates, though unexpected, is not rare. The proportion of term newborns ... -
Incidence, Types And The Outcome Of Surgical management Of Perforated Peptic Ulcers As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of Nairobi, 2015)BACKGROUND: Perforated Peptic Ulcer disease (PPUD) is believed to be less common and less severe as the result of modern medical treatment of peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Management of PUD has improved over the past few ... -
Incisive Papilla as a Biometric Reference to Maxillary Anterior Tooth Positions Among Kenyans of African Descent
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: Denture aesthetics is key in patient satisfaction with complete denture treatment. Positions of maxillary anterior teeth are critical in the aesthetic outcome of complete dentures. Positions of denture teeth ... -
The Independence Of The Central Bank Of Kenya: A Review Of The Legal Framework
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Central Bank Independence refers to the freedom of monetary policymakers from direct political or governmental influence in the conduct of policy. The principle of Central Bank Independence or autonomy concerns itself with ... -
Indication and Outcome of Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Catheter Drainage of Intra-abdominal Collections at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Percutaneous ultrasound-guided catheter drainage (PCD) is an effectual and commonly used interventional procedure to diagnose and treat patients with intra-abdominal collections. It is a standard minimal invasive and ... -
Indications and Challenges of Implant Removal Following Long Bone Osteosynthesis in Four Urban Hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction In orthopedic trauma, surgical stabilization is key and majorly involved. Fracture stabilization by the use of metals has been widely used since the Second World War. It is a widely accepted method, with ... -
Indications and early complications of double – J ureteric stents as seen at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)INTRODUCTION: Double - J ureteric stents have been in use in urological practice to facilitate drainage of urine to the bladder since the 1960s. The benefits of DJ ureteric stents in individual patients are clear, but ... -
Indications and Outcome of Scleral Buckle Surgery in Rhegmatogeneous Retina Detachment at the Pcea Kikuyu Hospital-eye Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Scleral buckling is one of the preferred surgical techniques for RRD repair at KEU. Beside the fact that this technique has been used for many years in this center, the outcomes are unknown and worldwide ... -
Indications and outcomes of Ahmed glaucoma valve implants in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Title: Indications and outcomes of Ahmed glaucoma valve implants in Kenya. Objective: To establish the indications, efficacy in control of intraocular pressure , complications and need for additional anti - glaucoma ... -
Indications And Outcomes Of Trabeculectomy At Pcea Kikuyu Hospital- Eye Unit; A Retrospective Study_Functional Outcome In Conservative Management Of Diaphyseal Humerus Fractures - A Comparative Assessment On The Use Of U Slab Vis-À-Vis Functional Brace
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction and background: Trabeculectomy is the most common glaucoma surgery done at PCEA Kikuyu Hospital-Eye Unit (KEU), in Kenya and in the world. Few studies have been done looking at the indications and outcomes of ... -
Indications, Clinical Characteristics, Management and Outcome of Patients Admitted to a Newly Dedicated Obstetrics Intensive Care Unit at the Kenyatta National Hospital: Descreptive Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Admission to critical care units has been shown to be a maker of severe morbidity. Critically ill obstetric patients are often admitted to non-dedicated intensive care units rather than to dedicated obstetric ... -
Indications, incidence and risk factors of early complications of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography as seen in Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a common procedure in any general surgical service with both diagnostic and therapeutic indications. Complications associated with this procedure are ... -
Indications, Promptness Of Insertion And Removal Of Chest Tubes In Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Currently in Kenya there is increased motorization with a rise in road traffic accidents which predispose people to blunt chest injuries or penetrating chest injuries hence an increased likelihood of the need ... -
Infant and Child Mortality Dfferentials in Kisumu and Siaya Districts of Nyanza Province Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1990)