Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Hyponatraemia in very low birth weight infants.
(University of NairobiPaediatrics and child health, 2002-03)BACKGROUND: Infants less than 1500 grams at birth have been demonstrated to be particularly prone to development of low levels of serum sodium often leading to increased early neonatal morbidity and mortality. No local ... -
A review of the first CT scans of the head in patients referred from Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of medecine, 1988-05)A total of 109 patients with CT scans of the head from Kenyatta National Hospital were reviewed. Twenty eight per cent of the patients were children under 10 years of age; the majority of whom hac a CT diagnosis of primary ... -
A Study Of The Pattern And Management Of Intra- Articular Fractures Of The Knee As Seen In Kenyatia National. Hospital1
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Case reports and long commentaries in obstetrics and gynecology
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2007)Objectives: To compare the outcomes of laparascopic and open tuboplasty among infertility patients with a tubal factor. Design: This was a retrospective cross sectional study. Setting: At Kenyatta National Hospital ... -
Prevalence of Group A Rotavirus and Electrolyte profiles in children presenting with Acute Diarrhoea at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Paediatrics and Child health, University of Nairobi, 2007)Introduction Diarrhoeal disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children less than five years of age worldwide. It accounts for 21% of all deaths in this age group with rotavirus infection being responsible ... -
Case records and commentaries in obstetrics and gynaecology
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2007-08)No abstract -
Quality of post abortion care services in Bungoma District hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2010-02)Background: Abortion is the commonest complication of early pregnancy occurring in 10% - 15% of pregnancies. The demand for Post Abortion Care remains high in hospitals in Kenya. The public health rationale to address ... -
Prevalence of psychiatric morbidity among sexually abused children and adolescents aged 7-17 years at the Nairobi Women's Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi, 2006)Introduction: For the last three years, the number of sexually abused children and adolescents reportingto the Nairobi Women's Hospital (NWH) has been increasing. Despite the fact that these childrenand adolescents have ... -
Topical use of rifamycin sv (Rifocin) on burn wounds at Kenyatta national hospital (KNH) as compared to silver sulfadiazine
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2007)Rifamycin SV (Rifocin) is an antibiotic isolated in the lepetit research laboratories, and has been in use in Kenyatta National Hospital for over 12 years as a topical antibiotic on bum wounds. No research has been ... -
Open simple prostatectomy and blood transfusion at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Background Open simple prostatectomy has long been associated with large blood losses; hence allogeneic blood transfusion in this procedure is a standard practice world over. A review of literature suggests significant ... -
Injuries sustained by children who fall from a height as seen at an urban Kenyan hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2007)Topic: To determine the pattern of injuries in children who fall from a height. Introduction: Most injuries sustained by children who fall from a height are of the blunt type. Despite there being literature that characterises ... -
Case records and commentaries in obstetrics and gynaecology
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2007-07)Background: Dual method use is increasingly being advocated for the simultaneous prevention of undesired pregnancy and sexuallv transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS. Objective: To determine knowledge, attitude and ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for hypernatremia in severely dehydrated infants at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Paediatrics and Child health, University of Nairobi, 2006)Background Hypernatremia is associated with a mortality rate ranging from 15% to 60%, residual brain deficits, hypertonia and convulsions. Prevalence of hypernatremia inseverely dehydrated infants has not been well ... -
Review of childhood cataract surgery at Kikuyu eye unit
(University of Nairobi,Department of Ophthalmology, 2007-06)Objective: To establish the long term outcome of cataract surgery in children below 15 years performed between 1996and 2005at Kikuyu Eye Unit. Methods: This was a retrospective study. We reviewed records of children ... -
Case reports and commentaries in obstetrics and gynaecology
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2007-08)Background: Sexual behavior, fertility desires and contraceptive use among HIV positive women are important aspects in reproductive health. Sexual behavior has significant impact on the spread of HIV, reinfection with ... -
Evaluation of the frequently performed urological procedures and how they are coded at Kenyatta National Hospital from 15th July 2004 to 15th January 2005
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Th is st lid y was des igned to assess the most Ircq ucnt Iy performed urologicu I procedures and how they are coded at Kenyatta National Hospital. A prospective analysis of consecutive patients who underwent a ... -
Ear, nose and throat-head and neck manifestations and effect of antiretroviral therapy in human immunodeficiency virus infection in children : A case control study
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2007)Background: HIV/AIDS has had a huge negative impact on the morbidity and mortality of the Kenyan paediatric population. A high number of these children may present to the otorhinolaryngologist even before the diagnosis ... -
Cost of anaesthesia at the University of Nairobi dental hospital theatre
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2007)Background: In this era of cost containment it has become increasingly important for the physician to be aware of the costs of various components of health care. The cost of anaesthetic care is of considerable interest. Many ... -
Randomised clinical trial comparing lignocaine paracervical block and placebo for pain management during manual vacuum aspiration for incomplete abortion at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2010-02)Introduction: One of the most important aspects in treating incomplete abortion is the sufficient management of pain during the process of evacuating the uterus using manual vacuum aspiration (MVA). There is a broad ... -
Survival and long-term neurodevelopmental outcome of children admitted to a Kenyan district hospital with pneumo, coccal meningitis
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2007)Objective: To determine the frequency and risk factors of long-term neurodevelopmental sequelae associated with pneumococcal meningitis in children admitted to Kilifi District Hospital (KDH). Design: A retrospective ...