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Evaluation of knowledge of ortho-plastic approach in the management of post traumatic lower limb injuries in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Ortho-plastic management in post-traumatic lower limb injuries remains core
in ensuring the best results are achieved for the patient. This has been shown to reduce
complications and the rate of limb amputations. ...
Prevalence and factors associated with sleep quality among undergraduate students at the college of health sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Sleep is an indispensable necessity of humankind, imperative for sustaining the
quality of life and well-being of all ages. Poor sleep is proven to have an impact on students’
academic endeavors and general ...
Clinical pattern of pediatric traumatic brain injury and evaluation of the pecarn head trauma rule at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Introduction
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the most common cause of mortality and morbidity in children.
Pediatric TBI may significantly differ from adult TBI in both pathophysiology and management.
As a result of ...
Hypertension in patients presenting with epistaxis at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: A definite association between epistaxis and hypertension is not well established.
Patients presenting with epistaxis, have been observed to have raised blood pressure (BP). The
prevalence of hypertension ...
Biochemical and Molecular Aspects of Host Recognition and Acceptance by Cotesia Spp. Populations in Coastal and Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Lepidopteran stemborers are among the major constraints to maize production in Africa due to the crop losses they cause. Cotesia spp. are one of the key parasitoids that have been used in biological control of cereal ...
Effect of Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Meetings (Mdtm) on Patient-care at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Many of the published studies in USA, Europe and Asia show that multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTM) are beneficial in management of cancer patients. There is paucity of study in our context.
Study objective: ...
Effect of Plethysmography Variability Index Based Fluid Therapy in Enhancing Recovery Aftermajor Abdominal-pelvicsurgery
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
STUDY BACKGROUND:
Intra-operative fluid management based on Heart Rate (HR), Mean arterial pressure (MAP), Central Venous Pressure (CVP), urine output (U/O), replacing perioperative fluid deficits, insensible losses and ...
Missed Opportunities for Diagnosis of Acute Malnutrition in Children Aged 1-23 Months at Paediatric Emergency Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background:
In children under the age of five years acute malnutrition has remained a major health concern, with poor progress made towards achieving the desired reduction in prevalence. Currently 17 million children ...
Evaluation of the Practice and Adequacy of Current Pain Management Following Caesarean Delivery in Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Between March & May 2019 a Descriptive Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Introduction: The global increase in caesarean deliveries is associated with a rise in the burden of
postoperative pain which is ranked highest among undesirable clinical outcomes. Acute post operative
pain remains ...
Characterization and determination of antimicrobial susceptibility of microorganisms contaminating ultrasound probes in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
Patients subjected to ultrasound probes are at risk of microbial contamination including Staphylococcus aureus strains resistant to methicillin. This has been linked to cross-contamination from one patient to ...