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Evaluation Of Fluid Preloading In Induction Of Anaesthesia With Propofol
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 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 ... -
Evaluation of free maternal health care services in Kenya: (A case study of machakos level 5 hospital)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Free maternal health care services in Kenya was introduced three and a half years ago and increased the number of skilled deliveries significantly. Empirical studies of preventive and curative services have often found ... -
Evaluation of GP5 /6 and MY09/11 consenus primers for HPV DNA Testing by real time PCR -Mombasa Kenya.
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Evaluation of Heavy Metals and Microbial Contamination in Herbal Medicines Used for Chronic Illnesses in Nairobi Metropolis
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The World Health Organization estimates that 70-80% of the world’s population uses herbal medicines for their primary health care needs. Herbal medicines may be contaminated with toxic metals, microbes and pesticide residues ... -
Evaluation of Hip Abductor Function Following Piriformis Fossa Entry Antegrade Nailing in Isolated Diaphyseal Femur Fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: A standard method of femur shaft fractures fixation is using trochanteric entry antegrade nails. Studies have highlighted the pros and cons of trochanteric entry nails (TEN) and piriformis entry nails (PEN). ... -
An Evaluation of Inotropic Use Post- Cardiac Surgery at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Cardiac Surgery in Kenya has evolved over the past few decades amid a myriad of challenges. One of these challenges appears to be low cardiac output syndrome as well as the minimum availability of published ... -
Evaluation of intravenous preloading magnesium supplementation as a preventive measure of cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Nephrotoxicity remains a problem for patients who receive cisplatin based chemotherapy. Magnesium depletion is known as a complication to chemotherapy with cisplatin and likely to enhance nephrotoxicity. The National ... -
Evaluation of knowledge of ortho-plastic approach in the management of post traumatic lower limb injuries in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Ortho-plastic management in post-traumatic lower limb injuries remains core in ensuring the best results are achieved for the patient. This has been shown to reduce complications and the rate of limb amputations. ... -
Evaluation of Knowledge Practice on Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Surgery Among Surgeons and Clinical Pharmacists at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Surgical site infections are major contributors to increased mortality and healthcare costs globally which can be reduced by appropriate prophylactic antibiotic use which is guided by selection of antimicrobial ... -
Evaluation of malaria control in Kisumu municipality, Kenya: A case study
(School of Medicine, 1987-08)A study was carried out from September, 1986 to February, 1987 in Kisumu Municipality, Kisumu District, Kenya; to evaluate the current antimalaria activities and the present status of malaria infection and transmission. The ... -
Evaluation of management outcome of traumatic dislocation of the hip at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2002)A cross sectional comparative study was carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital. The aim was to review the management of traumatic dislocation of the hip. One hundred and ten patients were included in the study. The ... -
Evaluation of nurses’ knowledge and prevention practices of ventilator associated morbidities in critical care unit, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Background information: Mechanical ventilation is an essential, life-saving intervention. As it saves life, this treatment may bring forth lung infections and/or complications to the patient hence morbidity. Center for ... -
Evaluation of Nurses’ Practice on Utilization of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia Care Bundle in Criticalcare Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Mechanical ventilation is a supportive therapy for majority of critically-ill patients in critical care unit either through an endotracheal tube or tracheostomy. This therapy causes airway contamination and ... -
An evaluation of nutritional support given to critically ill children admitted to paediatric wards and the intensive care unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Nutritional support of critically ill patients has been found to improve nutritional outcomes. This support aims to correct the pre-existing nutritional deficits and supply substrae for the various phases of the meLbolic ... -
Evaluation of occurrence of acute hyperglycemia and its association with outcome in patients with severe burns hospitalized at KNH
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2013-08)Background: Hyperglycemia is one of the most prominent features of the hyper-metabolic response among patients suffering major burn injury. It has been associated with poor outcome in patients with severe burns and other ... -
Evaluation of P-Possum and O-Possum scores in prediction of 30 day mortality rate in patients undergoing resection for Oesophageal cancer
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background In the last two decades, P- POSSUM has been used for the prediction of post operative mortality rates in general surgery based on certain clinical parameters. The speciality based O-POSSUM uses, by and large, ... -
Evaluation of Pain Management Among Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Rheumatoid arthritis is a progressive chronic autoimmune systemic inflammatory disease that causes significant pain, functional disability and joint destruction. Pain is the most distressing symptom of this ... -
Evaluation of Perceptions of Cosmetic Outcomes Post Hypospadias Surgery in Kenyatta National Hospital Using the Paediatric Penile Perception Score
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Hypospadias is a condition whereby the urethral meatus opens onto the penis’ ventral surface. The goal of surgical repair of hypospadias is to achieve a functional and cosmetic normal penis. Cosmetic outcome ... -
An evaluation of perceptions on maintenance haemodialysis services in a resource limited setting: a quality of care survey
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background The provision of maintenance dialysis is challenging the world over, but more so in the developing world. The main contributor to this situation is the lack of standardization of practices and inequitable ...