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A survey of the knowledge attitude and practice regarding epidural labor analgesia among obstetricians at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Background: Epidural labor analgesia is the most effective method of pain relief during childbirth and the only method that provides complete analgesia without maternal or fetal sedation. With safer drugs and better equipment ... -
A survey of the misuse and abuse of over the counter drugs in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)Drug misuse can be defined as the use of a drug's medical properties for wrong indication, wrong dosage or for a duration longer than is recommended. Drug abuse is a situation where one is fully addicted or dependent on ... -
A survey of the practice in the management of severe sepsis and septic shock by Anaesthesia practitioners at the Kenyatta National Hospital critical care unit
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background Severe sepsis and septic shock is a major contributor of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Kenyatta National Hospital is the main referral hospital with the largest critical care unit in Kenya. In 2009, severe ... -
A Survey Of The Prevalence Of Intestinal Parasites In The Low Cost And High Cost Nursery Schools In Nairobi (kenya)
(University of Nairobipaediatrics and child health, 1982)A survey of prevalence of intestinal parasites in 500 nursery school children was done in Nairobi during the months of March and May 1982. 304 children were from the high cost nursery schools and 196 children were from ... -
A Survey of the Radiation Protection Practice of Diagnostic Imaging Facilities Using Ionizing Radiation in Somalia
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A survey of thyroid carcinoma at Kenyatta national hospital over a 10 year period 1987 – 1996.
(University of Nairobi, 1998) -
A survey of uveitis in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1982)65 patients attending Kenyatta National -Hospital eye department who were diagnosed as having uveitis were reviewed by me during a six month period; interviewed and examined. The patients' tribal and regional background ... -
A survey on knowledge, attitude and practice regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation of pregnant women among Anesthesiology and Obstetrics registrars in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background Kenyatta National Hospital is the largest of the two main level 6 ( National Referral Hospital) health facilities in Kenya. It has one labour ward, with a bed capacity of twenty six. Though it is supposed to ... -
A Survey on Outreach Anaesthesia Services in Selected Surgical Camps in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Broadly defined, medical camps are stationary or mobile short term medical interventions for target communities, generally lasting from a day to a week. Surgical outreach aims to improve access to surgical ... -
A survey on the use of vasopressor and inotropic agents over three monthsat the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background In Kenyatta National Hospital vasopressor and inotropic agents are used in specialized units CCU and HDU. Knowledge of the varied pharmacology and mechanism of action of the agents allows for proper selection ... -
The survival after the cardiac arrest at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiAnaesthesia, 1980)The records of 450 patients who required cardiopulmonary resuscitation during the period 1974-1980 are reviewed. All suffered cardio-pulmonary arrest, and the results of treatment are expressed in terms of length of survival. ... -
Survival among retinoblastoma patients at Kenyatta National Hospital: A retrospective audit.
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2008)Aim The purpose of this study was to estimate the survival of patients with retinoblastoma admitted at Kenya's national referral hospital, The Kenyatta National Hospital. The information obtained will provide a good ... -
A Survival Analysis Approach to Determine the Predictors of Time to Hiv Partner Notification in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Globally, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has registered the highest Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevalence with over 50% of seropositive individuals unaware of their HIV status. Assisted Partner Services ... -
Survival Analysis Methods To Estimate Incidence, Survivorship And Risk Factors For Brucellosis In Livestock In Kajiado East Subcounty, Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Brucellosis is a common bacterial zoonotic disease that is caused by various Brucella species and mostly affects cattle, goats, sheep, pigs and dogs. It results in significant economic losses and human sufferings. Manifestation ... -
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 ... -
Survival Of Persons On Haart In Coptic Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Variations in survival rates between males and females initiated on High antiretroviral therapy (HAART) have been reported in many HIV intervention programs and studies that show evidence of increasing mortality ... -
Survival of persons starting Haart in HIV/ aids care facility in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Variations in survival rates between males and females initiated on HAART have been reported in many HIV intervention programs showing increased mortality in males. It is desirable to have estimates of expected ... -
Survival Rate of Patients With Orbital Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Kenyatta National Hospital; a Comparative Retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Orbital Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is an advanced stage of a spectrum of disease referred to as ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN). Orbital invasion may occur if left untreated or from residual tumour ... -
Sustained Release Preparations By Microencapsulation
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The Sweat Gland Response To Solar Radiation In Three Species Of Domestic Animals
(University of Nairobi,Department of Animal Physiology,, 1972-08)The present understanding of evaporative heat loss mechanisms in domestic farm animals. is based on data gathered from experiments, carried out in animals exposed to simulated desert conditions in climatic chambers. ...