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Effect of Preoperative Vaginal Cleansing With Povidone Iodine on Post-caesarean Maternal Infections at Kenyatta National Hospital; a Randomized Controlled Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Maternal sepsis accounts for 11% of maternal mortality. Caesarean section is the single most important factor for postpartum maternal infection. Despite different strategies implemented to reduce postcaesarean maternal ...
Factors Associated With Maternal Mortality Among Women Who Received Antenatal Care at Kenyatta National Hospital Between January 2006 and December 2015
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Although MMR has reduced over the last two decades from 380 to 210 deaths per 100,000 live births globally, there are still many challenges in achieving acceptable levels. According to the new sustainable ...
Outcomes of Trabeculectomy at Kenyatta National Hospital and University of Nairobi: a Retrospective Case Series
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Trabeculectomy is the commonest glaucoma surgery done at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and University of Nairobi (UON) School of dental sciences. Few studies have been done in Kenya to assess the outcomes of trabeculectomy. ...
Magnitude and Risk Factors for Puerperal Sepsis at the Pumwani Maternity Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background: Puerperal sepsis is the third commeonest cause of maternal mortality in the world. It remains one of the leading preventable causes of maternal mortality, despite advances in modern medicine. Puerperal sepsis ...
The Effects of Adenotonsilectomy on Pulmonary Pressures as Seen in the Ent Department- Kenyatta National Hospit
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Factors Influencing Access to Healthcare Service Delivery in West Pokot County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Comparison Of Sublingual Misoprostol And Intramuscular Oxytocin In Management Of 3Rd Stage Of Labour In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Introduction: Third stage of labor is defined as the part of labor from the birth of the baby until
the placenta (afterbirth) and fetal membranes are delivered. (1).Signs of third stage of labor
includes, gush of fresh ...
Effects of Fentanyl Administered Few Minutes Before the End of Surgery on Emergence Delirium Among Children Undergoing Adeno-tonsillectomy: a Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Background; Modern volatile, insoluble inhalational anaesthetic agents used in surgery are associated with increased incidence of emergence delirium(ED) in children. Fentanyl prevents ED in high income settings where ...