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A study comparing estimated blood loss between Spinal anaesthesia and general anaesthesia on Women undergoing elective caesarian section at KNH
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
This was a prospective descriptive correlational study done at Kenyatta National Hospital,
Nairobi province, Kenya to compare the estimated blood loss during spinal anaesthesia and
general anaesthesia for patient undergoing ...
Maternal thyroid hormonal status in preelampsia and Eclampsia at Kenyatta National Hospital - a case control Study
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Preeclampsia and eclampsia are important causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in
.developing countries. Although pregnancy is usually associated with mild hyperthyroxinemia,
preeclamptic women are ...
An audit of the cataract surgical outreach programme in Litein in 2008
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Objective: To evaluate the outcome of cataract surgical services offered by
the University of Nairobi outreach programme in AIC Litein Hospital.
Methodology: Retrospective hospital-based survey of the records of all ...
Quality of sputa submitted at Kenyatta National Hospital Tuberculosis clinic laboratory and detection of Mycobacterium bacilli
(2010)
Introduction: Tuberculosis is a highly infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium
tuberculosis. Sputum acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear and culture still remain the most
important tests for diagnosis of tuberculosis. ...
Glucose intolerance and associated factors among antenatal clients at Kenyatta National hospital at 24-36 weeks
(2010)
The prevalence of glucose intolerance worldwide has been on the increase with the
highest incidence being among non-industrialized nations. Data on trends especially
in pregnancy and associated risk factors in Kenya is ...
The role of abdominal ultrasound imaging in evaluating the vomiting child
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Introduction: Children are generally very suitable subjects for ultrasound (US)
examinations. US is often the first investigation performed for suspected abdominal or
pelvic pathology. It may precede radiographic examination ...
Factors influencing the performance of enrolled Nurses up-grading to Kenya registered community health nurse through distance learning
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Distance learning upgrading program for Enrolled Nurses (EN) to Registered Nurse was
started to overcome the challenges that were being faced by ENs on career development and
decreased employment (Hylton, 2005 and Annals, ...
The prevalence of cardiac arrhythjviias and associated risk factors among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Background
Cardiac arrhythmias are common in COPD patients and are a major cause of morbidity and
mortality, especially the persistent supraventricular and ventricular rhythm disorders.
Multiple factors such as hypoxemia! ...
The pattern of chest trauma (including the diaphragm) at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
The results of a prospective study of patients admitted at Kenyatta
National Hospital, Nairobi with chest and diaphragmatic injuries is
presented. Data on ninety (90) patients was collected over a period of 6
months. ...