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Incidence And Risk Factors For Development Of Periventricular-Intraventricular Haemorrhage In The Very Preterm Babies Admitted To The New Born Unit At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Germinal matrix-intraventricular haemorrhage (GM-IVH) is bleeding into the brain’s ventricular system that originates from the capillary network of the primitive germinal matrix, which normally regresses before ... -
The incidence and risk factors For intra-operative Hypothermia among paediatric Patients undergoing general Anaesthesia at the kenyatta National hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The human thermoregulatory system maintains a core body temperature of 37 ± O.4°C by effecting appropriate homeostatic responses aimed at maintaining a balance between heat loss and heat production. General anaesthesia ... -
Incidence and Risk Factors for Nephrotoxicity Associated With Aminoglycoside Therapy Among Hospitilized Children at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background. Aminoglycoside antibiotics are routinely used in neonates for treatment of neonatal sepsis, meningitis and burns in synergy with beta lactam antibiotics and in older children for treatment of acute respiratory ... -
Incidence and Risk Factors of Acute Kidney Injury After Emergency Laparotomy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most under-diagnosed post-operative complications and yet associated with increased morbidity and mortality. It is influenced by both patient and procedural factors. Study ... -
Incidence and risk factors of post-operative ileus in adult patients at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Ileus is a state of hypomotility of the intestines that impairs propulsion of intestinal contents when there is lack of mechanical obstruction. It leads to intestinal contents (i.e. gas and fluids) building ... -
The incidence and risk factors of post-operative nausea and vomiting in ENT surgical patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Universty of Nairobi, 2008)Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgery has been shown to be a risk factor for Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Several risk factors have been identified in different study population. The specific objectives were ... -
Incidence and Risk Factors of Pressure Ulcer Among Critically Ill Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Pressure ulcer represents a significant burden in a healthcare setup. Patients admitted to the critical care unit are at high risk of PU development with an incidence ranging from 7% to 71.6% across countries. ... -
Incidence and risk factors of renal dysfunction among hiv positive patients on nevirapine based regimens at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)ntroduction As patients infected with human immunodeficiency vi rus (HIV) live longer while receiving antiretroviral therapy, kidney diseases h ave emerged as significant causes of morbidity and mortality. Black race, ... -
Incidence of awareness with explicit recall in patients undergoing general anaesthesia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Awareness with explicit recall during anaesthesia, also known as intraoperative awareness, is a rare but debilitating complication of general anaesthesia. It can be anaesthesia related, surgical related, ... -
The Incidence of Congenital Anomalies of The Kidney and Ureters as Seen at The Aga Khan Hospital Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1988)Congenital malformations are a tragedy to the patients, parents and also the clinicians in charge of the care of the patients. In many parts of the world congenital malformations evoke severe repercussions both emotional ... -
The Incidence Of Congenital Malformations In Newborns At Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1985)The pattern and the incidence of congenital malformations among7,355 consecutive births at Kenyatta National Hospital,was studied over a period of one year. The overall incidence of externally discernible malformations ... -
Incidence of Emergency Peripartum Hysterectomy in Kenyatta National Hospital
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The incidence of episiotomy and associated morbidity among primigravid women at Mbagathi hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background Episiotomy is the commonest obstetric surgical procedure after cord ligation that was introduced in practice in the 18th century without strong scientific evidence of its benefits, which included non reassuring ... -
Incidence of Impaired Renal Function and Clinical Characteristics of Children 1 to 5 Years After Repair of Myelomeningocele at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Myelomeningocele (MMC) is a defect of primary neurulation that manifests at birth as a cleft in the vertebral column and the overlying skin resulting in exposure of spinal neural tissues, a persistent neural ... -
Incidence Of Malaria And Vector Characteristics In A High Transmission Region In Rural Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Malaria is still the leading cause of morbidity and mortality especially among children below five years of age in Kenya. Although current reports indicate declining prevalence of malaria in some parts of Africa, some ... -
The incidence of normal pineal gland calcifications in skull x-rays of Kenyan Africans
(University of NairobiDiagnostic radiology, 1981-04)A retrospective study was carried out to determine the incidence of pineal gland calcification in routine skull X-rays of Kenyan Africans. The study consisted of 5.6 adult skull x-rays. The incidence was found to be 6.52% ... -
Incidence of Post Dural puncture headache in elective cesarean section patients following spinal anesthesia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2009-05)Title Incidence of PDPH in elective cesarean section patients undergoing spinal anesthesia at KNH. Background Post dural puncture headache (PDPH) is an iatrogenic complication of neuraxial anesthesia and results from ... -
The Incidence of Post Operative Complications in the First 24 Hours Among Patients Undergoing Daycare Surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Back ground. Day care surgery and anesthesia rates have risen worldwide over the years in both developing and developed countries. This is made possible because of emergence of newer surgical, anesthetic and analgesic ... -
Incidence of post-thyroidectomy hypocalcaemia in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Thyroidectomy is a major and frequent operation in Kenyatta National Hospital with hypocalcaemia as a common and serious complication resulting in significant morbidity. Objective: To determine the incidence ... -
Incidence of Postpartum Hemorrhage Among Women With Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy at Kenyatta National Hospital in 2019: a Prospective Cohort Study
(UON, 2021)Background: Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. PPH accounts for 35 % of all maternal deaths in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and 25 % in high income ...