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Causes and pattern of thermal burns sustained during seizures by patients with epilepsy seen at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: Burns is an important health problem in the developing countries and epilepsy is a
major predisposing factor to severe burns. The severity of burns in these countries is also high.
The total burn surface area ...
Risk factors associated with presence of general danger signs in children who present with acute severe illness at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Back ground: Every year about 7 million children die before their 5th birth day. Most of these
deaths occur in developing countries. These deaths result from a disease or a combination of
diseases that can be prevented ...
Pap Smear Cytological Findings In Women With Abnormal Visual Inspection Test Results Referred To Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
BACKGROUND:
Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in women in the developing countries.
The challenge of cost in establishing cytology and/or Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) mass screening for cervical ...
Patterns of presentation of knee osteoarthritis at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: Symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee is a very common problem. Osteoarthritis
of the knee leads to loss of range of motion and leads to pain which leads to restriction of
activity. Patients with osteoarthritis ...
Determination of quality parameters of platelet concentrates at Kenyatta National Hospital's blood transfusion unit
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)
Platelet concentrates are increasingly being used as part of supportive therapy in the
management of haematological malignancies. Platelet transfusion therapy is also indicated in
thrombocytopenia due to various causes ...
Nurses' knowledge, attitude and practice in the management of acutely ill adult patients, in the general wards at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2010-10)
Introduction: Care of the acutely ill patient has become increasingly challenging due to
demands from external sources to measure the quality and appropriateness of care provided
(Ridley,1998). The more critically ill ...
Newborn resuscitation: knowledge and practice among midwives in Kenyatta National Hospital labour ward and maternity theatre.
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Background: Perinatal asphyxia is one of the most common diagnoses made in our
Newborn unit. Morbidity and mortality from perinatal asphyxia can greatly be reduced
by effective newborn resuscitation. Opiyo et al in 2007 ...
Uptake of provider initiated testing and counselling among acute gynaecology patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)
Uptakeof Provider Initiated Testing and Counselling (PITe) for HIV testing among Acute
Gynaecologypatients seen at the KNH.
Background:
Womenare at a higher risk of contracting HIV infection than men. Evidence from ...
Maternal and perinatal outcome in Patients with eclampsia at Kenyatta national hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)
Background: Eclampsia is defined as pre-eclampsia complicated with
convulsions and/or coma. The incidence of eclampsia is 0.2%-0.5% of all
deliveries globally 2. It is a common obstetric emergency in Kenya and it ...
Acceptability, Uptake and Safety of Intra-Operative IUCD Placement at KNH and Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Increasing number of women undergo elective cesarean section due to repeat cesarean
section, breech presentation, fetal or maternal conditions, these women need effective
long term contraception to allow them recuperate ...