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Assessment of the level of adherence to the ACC/AHA 2017 guidelines in the management of hypertensive crisis at the Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
Hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency that requires prompt diagnosis and management. It
encompasses both hypertensive urgency and emergency. Hypertensive urgency is defined as a
systolic blood pressure ...
Knowledge and attitude of postnatal mothers on essential newborn care practices at Marsabit county referral hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Introduction: Annually 2. 6 million neonates lose their lives within first month of
life globally. 1 million of them die within first 24 hours of life. 80% of the deaths that
occur in neonatal period are secondary to ...
Anatomical variants of the temporal bone as depicted by HRCTS of patients evaluated in two radiology centers in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: The temporal bone is the centre of otology practice thus understanding its
anatomy and variations is important for diagnosis, treatment and surgical planning in ear
pathology.
Aim: To determine the patterns ...
Prevalence of cognitive impairment in ambulatory patients with type 2 diabetes attending diabetic clinic at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) cases have increased significantly in the recent past with
more than 422 million diagnoses in 2016. With rise in the number of cases, there is expected
increase in diabetic complications. ...
Sexual dysfunction in patients undergoing non-surgical management of benign prostatic enlargement at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Sexual dysfunction is a major complaint of patients with benign prostatic
enlargement undergoing treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). This could result
from the primary pathology, various pharmacological ...
An Examination Of Employee Counselling Programmes In The National Police Service In Kenya: A Case Study Of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Employee counselling presents opportunities for employees to resolve their problems and embrace successful options of dealing with challenging circumstances. In many studies, employees who receive counselling report higher ...
Pre-term low birth weight and maternal periodontal status among mothers attending Pumwani maternity hospital Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
Pre-term birth (PTLBW) is a great public health concern, as it is a significant cause of neonatal
mortality, yet it is preventable. Some studies demonstrate a link between maternal periodontal
disease and ...
Effectiveness of veno-occlusion with lignocaine for prevention of propofolinduced vascular pain at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
Propofol is an intravenous sedative hypnotic agent widely used for induction and maintenance
of general anesthesia. Pain is an acknowledged reaction of propofol administration which can
be very disquieting ...
Pattern of Acute Foot Injuries in Patients Seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
Foot injuries are common worldwide and are among the leading causes of morbidity and disability in the human population. This study’s aim was to establish the pattern of foot injuries seen at Kenyatta National ...
A Quality Audit on the management of acute ischaemic stroke at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
Stroke mortality is high and rising in developing countries including Kenya. Eighty four percent of stroke victims in these countries die within 3 years of diagnosis compared to16% of those living in high income ...