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Empyema thoracis: Is treatment outcome procedure dependent?
(University of Nairobi., 2002)
The study was a 10 years retrospective study between January 1990 and December 1999. A
total of 224 patients were managed for empyema thoracis in surgical and non surgical wards
of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), during ...
Comparison Of 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) Receptor Type 3 (5HT3) Antagonist Ondansetron With Metoclopramide In The Control Of Postoperative Nausea And Vomiting In-patients Undergoing Gynaecological Operations In Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi., 2002)
Most studies comparing the use ondansetron and metoclopramide in control of
postperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) demonstrate a greater degree of control upto
75% with ondanstron (29,30,31). The present study determined ...
Culture Results From FNAC Specimens Suggestive Of Tuberculous Lymphadenitis
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
The incidence of tuberculosis is high in Kenya and remains a senous health
problem. Moreover the appearance of multi drug resistant strains of Mycobacteria
tuberculosis (MDR- TB) and the high rate of association with ...
Prospective Urban Epidemiology Study ( Pure)
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
Etiology and pattern of neonatal conjunctivitis
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
A prospective case study was carried out at Kenyarta National Hospital and Pumwani
Maternity Hospital. The study aimed to determine the infective spectrum in cases of
neonatal conjunctivitis. This included detection of ...
Evaluation Of Fluid Preloading In Induction Of Anaesthesia With Propofol
(University of Nairobi., 2002)
The use of the intravenous induction agent propofol has become established in modem
day anaesthetic practice. Induction of anaesthesia with propofol commonly produces a
decrease in arterial blood pressure; it has been ...
Management outcome of adult urinary fistulae at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) (1994 -1998)
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
The study was carried out between January 1994 and December 1998. This was a retrospective
study in which data was retrieved from the patient's files at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) medical records department. The ...