Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Prevalence of cervical cytology abnormalities among pregnant women in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Background: Cancer of the cervix is the leading cause of cancer related deaths among women in Kenya. Cervical cytology screening programs have been shown to significantly reduce mortality and morbidity associated with ... -
Use of formal coma assessment scales and approaches to management in non-traumatic conditions associated with altered consciousness
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Use of formal coma assessment scales and approaches to management in non- traumatic conditions associated with altered consciousness. Background: Altered consciousness states are a recognised sign of severity of childhood ... -
The effect of sodium supplementation on sodium homeostasis in very low birth weight infants fed on own mothers' milk
(University of Nairobi, 1990)Clinical and biochemical effects of supplementing dietary sodium intake were studied. A group of 66 very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants were recruited in the study. Forty one of these were supplemented with 3 ... -
The prevalence of chlamydiae in late onset neonatal pneumonia in the newborn unit - Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2001)Fifty-two neonates who presented with late onset pneumonia were sequentially recruited for this study, whose study objective was:- to determine the prevalence of Chlamydiae colonization of the upper respiratory tract in ... -
Clinical features and types of paediatric orofacial malignant neoplasms at two hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Background: Orofacial malignant neoplasms are the sixth commonest malignancies in the world and together with cancer of the pharynx, they are the third most common malignancies in developing countries. While a few reports ... -
Immediate postoperative pain management in adult patients following orthopaedic surgery at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Background: Postoperative pain is a major challenge in the care of surgical patients yet pain therapy is a central medical task and a legal duty and optimum pain control is a fundamental right for all patients. Objective: ... -
Comparison Of Nutritional Status Between Breastfed And Replacement Fed Infants Born To Hiv Infected Mothers In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Infants born to HIV infected mothers may be at a higher risk of altered nutritional status secondary to feeding practices. Exclusive replacement feeding (ERF) is costly and poor mothers in the society may not adhere to ... -
Histomorphometry of the left anterior descending coronary artery among Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2007)The left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) is the most affected vessel in coronary atherosclerosis.The incidence of this pathology is high in the developed world but low and rising in Africa.Intrinsic vessel factors ... -
The role of tracheotomy in weaning from prolonged mechanical ventilation
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Patients with trauma often require mechanical ventilation for prolonged periods because of their inability to protect their airways, persistence of excessive secretions and inadequacy of spontaneous ventilation. Tracheostomy ... -
The role of conventional radiology inthe diagnosis of paranasal sinus Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital,Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1991)The roentgenic demonstration of paranasal sinus disease is often time consuming and expensive since it requires many examinations. This is especially true with respect to sinusitis. In this study, 208 patients with clinical ... -
Pattern of blood ordering, cross matching and utilization in the surgical suites of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi, 2005)This was a 3 months prospective study carried out at KNH on pattern of blood ordering, cross matching and utilization. Patients who satisfied the study criteria were recruited from elective theatre list of surgical suites ... -
Prevalence of helicobacter pylori in children less than three years of age as seen in health facilites in Nairobi province.
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is among the most common infections in humans and has been recognized as a cause of gastroduodenal diseases. Data on prevalence in children is mainly from industrialised countries ... -
Analysis of costs of providing maxillofacial surgical services at the operating theatre of the University of Nairobi dental hospital in the year 2005/2006.
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Objective: To determine the costs and sustainability of providing surgical services at an operating theatre of a teaching hospital providing maxillofacial surgical services. Study Design: Retrospective top-down cost ... -
Limb Length Discrepancy After Treatment of Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures With Traction at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2003)This was a prospective study over a period of 12 months from December 2001 to November 2002. The study assessed the results of treatment of fractures of the femoral shaft with traction at the Kenyatta National Hospital. ... -
Antimicrobial residues detected in marketed milk in urban and rural areas in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2002)Anti-microbial agents are widely used in Kenya for the treatment of diseases in both man and animals. Of major public health concern is the possible presence of anti-microbial residues in milk that is not withheld from ... -
Orthopaedic aspects of sickle-cell disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1991)A retrospective study of 100 patients with orthopaedic aspects of sickle-cell disease was carried out. Males and females were almost equally affected in a ratio of 1.3:1.2. A half of the patients (50%) were below 5 years ... -
Factors affecting clinical decision making by nurses at the Critical Care Unit in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Introduction: There is an established association between quality of patient outcomes and nurses" decision-making. Decisions made by Critical Care Nurses have a direct and immediate impact upon the well being and indeed, ...