Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections by Subject "Sepsis"
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Incidence and risk factors of sepsis in patients with severe traumatic brain injury at Mulago National Referral Hospital : a prospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Background: Trauma is a major cause of death worldwide, with a mortality of 4,500,000 people per year. Globally, over 10 million people suffer traumatic brain injury. In Mulago National Referral Hospital, severe traumatic ... -
Prevalence of fungal colonization and infection of burn wounds among inpatients and associated factors at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011-06)Background: Burn injuries are on increase worldwide including Uganda. Infections are the commonest cause of morbidity and mortality in burn patients. The prophylactic use of antibiotics in burn patients has reduced bacterial ... -
Prevalence, clinical features and discharge outcomes of acute kidney injury among adult patients admitted with sepsis in mulago hospital.
(Makerere University, 2013-05)Background: Sepsis is a commonly encountered syndrome in both patients admitted in hospitals and patients presenting to the emergency department. Severe sepsis can be complicated by development of multiorgan damage of which ...