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A survey of knowledge, attitude and practice of analgesic use in accident and emergency departnment in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Internationally, there is proof that there is oligo analgesia in the accident and emergency department. It was therefore imperative to find out if the nurses and doctors working in the accident and emergency department at ... -
A survey of laryngeal mask airway use by anaesthesia practitioners at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2009)Background: The LMA is an airway management device that is indicated for achieving and maintaining control of the airway during routine and emergency anaesthetic procedures in patients who are not at risk of regurgitation ... -
A survey of legionella pneumophila among pneumonia patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, 2008-06)legionellae has a worldwide distribution though the actual statistics especially in the tropics has not been established. In human history, numerous infectious diseases have emerged and re-emerged. Understanding the ... -
A survey of meconium staining of amniotic fluid and meconium aspiration syndrome in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1982)A 3 - month survey on meconium staining of amniotic fluid and meconium aspiration syndrome, was done. 1103 infants were born, 140 (12.7%) had passed meconium in utero and 9(0.82%) developed meconium aspiration syndrome. ... -
Survey of pediatric nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding pain
(2009)Background: Children commonly expenence pain resulting from injury, illness or medical procedures. The pediatric pain experience involves the interaction of physiological, behavioral, developmental, and situational ... -
A Survey of Perioperative Monitoring Capacity of Major Referral Hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Monitoring in anaesthesia entails checking the physiologic progress and status of patients over time. This is important in predicting, preventing, and mitigating adverse perioperative events, hence a certain ... -
A survey of rapid sequence intubation at the accident and emergency department,Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Background: Rapid sequence intubation is the cornerstone of emergency airway management. This study was carried out at the accident and emergency department of Kenyatta national Hospital. Airway management here is primarily ... -
A survey of soft tissue sarcomas at Kenyatta National Hospital over a six year period January 1991 to December 1996
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, 2000)Soft tissue sarcomas are a heterogenous group of neoplasms accounting for 1% of all malignancies and 5% of childhood malignancies according to Western Series, while locally they account for about 3.8% of all malignancies. ... -
A Survey of the Factors Affecting Theatre Turnaround Time in Kenyatta National Hospital Main Theatres
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Operation theatres are essential departments in health facilities, responsible for the surgical care of patients. They are some of the most heavily budgeted departments. Monitoring processes that ensure ... -
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.
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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. ...