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A survey of anaesthesiologists’ practicing in Kenya on knowledge attitude and practice towards the use of peripheral nerve blocks
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Introduction: Peripheral nerve blocks are an alternative to general anaesthesia and neural axial blocks. Despite their benefits as compared to other forms of anaesthesia, they are infrequently used. This study’s aim was ... -
A survey of drug use in pregnancy at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Univesity Of NairobiDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, 2010)Background: The study set out to establish the appropriateness of drug use practices among mothers and prescribers at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of Kenyatta National Hospital. Since it is very difficult to ... -
A survey of extent of venous thfomboembolism prophylaxis among medical in-patients in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2010)B a c k g r o u n d : Venous thromboembolism comprises both deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and p u l m o n a r y embolism (PE). It accounts for approximately 10% of deaths in hospitals and has been i d e n t i f i e d as ... -
A survey of eye disease in a high risk HIV group - Commercial Sex Workers in Majengo Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2004)Introduction: HIV infection is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It has several associated eye afflictions, many leading to blindness. The study was done to determine the prevalence and magnitude ... -
A Survey of Factors Associated With Idiopathic Clubfoot Relapse After Ponseti Treatment
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Worldwide, Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV) is a common foot deformity encountered in the pediatric population with an incidence of 1 in every 1000 births. This problem is more common in low-middle income countries. ... -
A survey of knowledge, attitude & practice of sedation & analgesia among nurses working in KNH ICU
(2010)Background Sedation and analgesia are necessary for the alleviation of anxiety and pain so as to improve patient comfort and facilitate medical interventions such as mechanical ventilation, tracheal intubation and other ... -
A survey of knowledge, attitude and practice of analgesic use in accident and emergency departnment in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Internationally, there is proof that there is oligo analgesia in the accident and emergency department. It was therefore imperative to find out if the nurses and doctors working in the accident and emergency department at ... -
A survey of laryngeal mask airway use by anaesthesia practitioners at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2009)Background: The LMA is an airway management device that is indicated for achieving and maintaining control of the airway during routine and emergency anaesthetic procedures in patients who are not at risk of regurgitation ... -
A survey of legionella pneumophila among pneumonia patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, 2008-06)legionellae has a worldwide distribution though the actual statistics especially in the tropics has not been established. In human history, numerous infectious diseases have emerged and re-emerged. Understanding the ... -
A survey of meconium staining of amniotic fluid and meconium aspiration syndrome in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1982)A 3 - month survey on meconium staining of amniotic fluid and meconium aspiration syndrome, was done. 1103 infants were born, 140 (12.7%) had passed meconium in utero and 9(0.82%) developed meconium aspiration syndrome. ... -
Survey of pediatric nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding pain
(2009)Background: Children commonly expenence pain resulting from injury, illness or medical procedures. The pediatric pain experience involves the interaction of physiological, behavioral, developmental, and situational ... -
A survey of rapid sequence intubation at the accident and emergency department,Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Background: Rapid sequence intubation is the cornerstone of emergency airway management. This study was carried out at the accident and emergency department of Kenyatta national Hospital. Airway management here is primarily ... -
A survey of soft tissue sarcomas at Kenyatta National Hospital over a six year period January 1991 to December 1996
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2000)Soft tissue sarcomas are a heterogenous group of neoplasms accounting for 1% of all malignancies and 5% of childhood malignancies according to Western Series, while locally they account for about 3.8% of all malignancies. ... -
A survey of the knowledge attitude and practice regarding epidural labor analgesia among obstetricians at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Background: Epidural labor analgesia is the most effective method of pain relief during childbirth and the only method that provides complete analgesia without maternal or fetal sedation. With safer drugs and better equipment ... -
A survey of the misuse and abuse of over the counter drugs in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)Drug misuse can be defined as the use of a drug's medical properties for wrong indication, wrong dosage or for a duration longer than is recommended. Drug abuse is a situation where one is fully addicted or dependent on ... -
A survey of the practice in the management of severe sepsis and septic shock by Anaesthesia practitioners at the Kenyatta National Hospital critical care unit
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background Severe sepsis and septic shock is a major contributor of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Kenyatta National Hospital is the main referral hospital with the largest critical care unit in Kenya. In 2009, severe ... -
A Survey Of The Prevalence Of Intestinal Parasites In The Low Cost And High Cost Nursery Schools In Nairobi (kenya)
(University of Nairobipaediatrics and child health, 1982)A survey of prevalence of intestinal parasites in 500 nursery school children was done in Nairobi during the months of March and May 1982. 304 children were from the high cost nursery schools and 196 children were from ... -
A Survey of the Radiation Protection Practice of Diagnostic Imaging Facilities Using Ionizing Radiation in Somalia
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A survey of thyroid carcinoma at Kenyatta national hospital over a 10 year period 1987 – 1996.
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A survey of uveitis in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1982)65 patients attending Kenyatta National -Hospital eye department who were diagnosed as having uveitis were reviewed by me during a six month period; interviewed and examined. The patients' tribal and regional background ...