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Accuracy of Urine Dipstick Test in Detecting Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Among Pregnant Women Receiving Antenatal Care at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: When not detected and treated asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in pregnancy is associated with development of symptomatic urinary tract infections, preterm deliveries, low birth weight infants, intrauterine growth ... -
Achalasia cardia and other benign lesions of the oesophagus as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital Between 1974 and 1988 - A clinicopathologic study.
(University of Nairobi, 1988)Achalasia cardia is an age old problem.The original description dates back to the 17th century.The basic pathology is a neuromuscular failure resulting in the absence of lower oesophageal sphincter relaxation in the face ... -
Achieving Integrated Approach: Moving From Repair to Comprehensive Reintegration of Obstetric Fistula Survivors in Kisii County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study explored the availability and access to comprehensive reintegration support services for obstetric fistula survivors in Kisii County. It was a phenomenological qualitative study. Data was collected using in-depth ... -
Active Management of the Third Stage of Labour without Controlled Cord traction: a randomized Non-inferiority Controlled Trial
(© 2009 Gülmezoglu et al; licensee BioMed Central LtdSchool of medicine, 2009-01)Background: The third stage of labour refers to the period between birth of the baby and complete expulsion of the placenta. Some degree of blood loss occurs after the birth of the baby due to separation of the placenta. ... -
actors Associated With the Initiation of Breastfeeding Within One Hour of Delivery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that Neonates be breastfed immediately after birth to reduce neonatal mortality, stimulate milk production, and reduce the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage. ... -
Acute And Sub-acute Toxicity Of Dichloromethane-methanol Extract Of Teclea Trichocarpa Root-bark In Rats
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Plant-based medicaments are important therapeutic weapons in the fight against various human and animal diseases. The current study is based on five plants namely Teclea trichocarpa, Albizia gummifera, Crotalaria axillaris, ... -
Acute Gastroduodenal Perforations
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Acute Glomerulonephritis in Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi
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Acute Injuries to the Spine: pattern of Findings as Seen at Plain Radiography a Cross-sectional Study done at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi from March 20, 2010 to December 31, 2010
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)INTRODUCTION Spinal injuries are common and neglected conditions in our setting affecting mainly young adults. The spine injured victim ends up with avoidable complications due to clinicians' failure to offer appropriate ... -
Acute Kidney Injury And Electrolyte Abnormalities Among Patients Admitted With Cholera In Kenyatta National Hospital In Nairobi, Kenya, In The Year 2017
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Title: Acute Kidney Injury and electrolyte abnormalities among patients admitted with Cholera in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in Nairobi, Kenya in the year 2017 Background: Cholera is an acute secretory diarrheal ... -
Acute non-infectious complications of central venous catheterization at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2001-05)A total of one hundred and thirty patients, eighty two male and forty eight female patients requiring central venous cannulation were followed up for acute noninfectious complications. Patients age ranged from 3 years ... -
Acute Otorhinolaryngological Infections Associated With Febrile Seizures Among Paediatric Patients Presenting at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Febrile seizures (FS) are convulsions that are triggered by fever in children between 6 months and 5 years of age without an underlying central nervous system disorder. Acute Otorhinolaryngological infections ... -
Acute Post-operative Pain Assessment And Management Audit In Children Aged Three To Twelve Years At Gertrude's Children's Hospital
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-10)Background: Pain assessment and management in children continues to be a challenge. Royal College of Nursing has published best practice standards for acute pain assessment, while World Health Organisation has developed ... -
Acute post-operative pain management at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Surgery, 2013-11)Background The under-treatment of pain has been associated with delayed patient recovery and prolonged hospital stay. In addition, it is associated with significant emotional distress and physiological consequences, ... -
Acute Renal failure as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital between January 1984 And December 1985
(University Of NairobiDepartment Of Medicine, 1986)47 patients with acute renal failure without a background of chronic renal failure were studied between January 1984 to December 1985. The aim was to study several aspects of the presentation and management of Acute ... -
Acute respiratory infections in rural samia-bugwe county Tororo District, Uganda: knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers, and mortality
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 1995-08)A study of 300 mothers who had children aged below five years was carr ied out to descri be their KAP concerning ARI, their heal th seeking behaviour and also describe some risk factors and estimate ARI mortality among ... -
Acute septic arthritis as it Is seen in children At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1987)A nine-month study was done on children with acute septic arthritis admitted to the Paediatric Orthopaedic and general paediatric wards. The aims of the study were to elucidate the clinical characteristics and aetiological ... -
Acute Traumatic Coagulopathy in Major Trauma Orthopaedic Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: Mortality due to trauma is a major public health issue. It is among leading causes of death in persons aged between 25-44yrs. Within the first 48hrs of admission, uncontrolled haemorrhage and coagulopathy is ... -
Adequacy of Acute Pain Management in Adult Patients Admitted With Thermal Burns at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Worldwide incidence of adult thermal burns is 3-10%. Thermal burns cause significant tissue injury leading to acute pain which if not adequately controlled leads to delayed wound healing, prolonged hospital ... -
Adequacy Of Acute Pain Management In Adult Patients Admitted With Thermal Burns At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Worldwide incidence of adult thermal burns is 3-10%. Thermal burns cause significant tissue injury leading to acute pain which if not adequately controlled leads to delayed wound healing, prolonged hospital ...