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Intraoperative opiod analgesia for emergency obstetrics a comparison between pethidine and nalbuphine
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)Pain relief in Emergency Operative Obstetrics under General Anaesthesia was studied in 300 patients at Kenyatta National Hospital. Three separate groups of 100 patients each differed only in the intraoperative analgesic ... -
Intraoperative thermal dynamics
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2007)The role of anaesthesiologists is to maintain physiologic homeostasis during the peri operative period, a time when alteration in body temperature is common. Anesthetics create a state ofpoikilotherrnia in which body ... -
Intrapartum sonographic foetal weight estimation versus the actual birth weight at Pumwani Maternity hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2004-08)In this prospective cross-sectional study, 206 gravid mothers admitted at PMH's labour ward had obstetric U/S scans done within 72 hours before delivery. In each case, foetal biometric parameters (FL, AC, BPD and HC) ... -
Intussusception As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital A Review Of 54 Cases Seen At The Hospital From January 1970 To August 1974.
(school of medicine, 1974)The aim of this work was to review all cases of 1ntussusception treated at Kenyatta National Hospital over a period of ten years. For lack of time, only cases seen over a period of eight years and eight months have been ... -
Investigating the Determinant of Active Tuberculosis (Tb) Epidemic Across Eastern Africa Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly infects the lungs, kidney, spine, brain, and intestines. It is a chronic infection that has been threatening the lives of humankind for more than four millenniums ... -
An investigation of a traditional herbal therapy used to treat malaria in Kisii
(Department of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, 2003)The plant Rhamnus prinoides L. Herit (Rhamnaceae) IS used in traditional medicine for the treatment of malaria among other diseases by the Kisii community. By using column chromatographic methods, geshoidin was isolated ... -
An investigation of broadband technology adoption in Kenya: the Case of the Banking Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)This project investigates the determinants, views and impacts of Broadband Technology adoption by examining the perceptions of decision makers in the banking sector in Kenya. The research uses theoretical frameworks that ... -
Investigation of phytochemical and antimalarial activity of caesalpinia volkensii harms seeds
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 2013)The purpose of the study was to do phytochemical investigation and antimalarial activity tests on the seeds of Caesalpinia volkensii Harms. Isolation of compounds, structure elucidation and brine shrimp toxicity assay ... -
Investigation of some clinical pharmacokinetic factors in Kenyan Africans
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1996)This is the first broad based clinical pharmacokinetics study carried out in Africans aimed at determining whether disease states have an influence on the pharmacokinetics of xenobiotics. It has been shown, in this study ... -
Investigation of surgical dressings used in the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2002)This project was carried out to investigate the surgical dressings used in Kenyatta National Hospital do comply with the British Pharmacopoiea specifications of sterilization, storage, packaging, labeling and quality. ... -
Investigation of the volatile oil in citrus arantfolia growing in Kenya
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The Investigation of the Alkaloids of Strychnos Decussata
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An investigation of the assay of some Arylalkancic acid group of non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drugs in dosage forms and urine.
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An Investigation Of The Blood Pressure Lowering And Cardioprotective Effects Of The Freeze Dried Extracts Of Aloe Secundiflora
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Hypertension is the main driver and its interaction with dyslipidaemia and diabetes mellitus accelerates onset and ... -
Investigation Of The Effects Of Excess Ethylenediamine On The Chemical Stability Of Aminophylline Injections
(University of Nairobi, 1981)Aminophylline injections contain theophylline combined with ethylenediamine in a 2:1 ration and the injections are used for various purposes (9, 10, 12) - The official compedia specify the addition of ethylendiamine ... -
Investigation of the in-vivo and in-vitro Antidiarrheal Activity of the Freeze-dried Extracts of Tylosema Fassoglense (Schweinf.) Torre & Hillc. In Selected Animal Models of Diarrhea
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Diarrhea is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by an increase in the frequency of bowel movements, liquidity of stool, and amount of stool with a high mortality rate, especially among under-five children. Current ... -
Investigation of Uterotonic Activities, Acute Toxicity in Rats and Phytochemical Composition of Hydnora Abyssinica and Uvariodendron Anisatum Extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Uterotonic drugs are used to manage postpartum bleeding in the mainstream medical systems. However, global maternal mortalities due to postpartum complications are still high due to lack of timely interventions, qualified ... -
Investigation Of Volatile Oil Of Clausena Anisata Growing In Kenya
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An investigation on the phytochemical components. The analgesic and antiinflamatory activities of a traditonally used plant extract
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Inflammatory diseases including different types of rheumatic diseases like rheumatic fever and rheumatoid arthritis are a major world wide clinical concern. Such conditions are mainly managed using drugs like NSAIDS ...