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A clinical survey of nutritional status in surgical patients undergoing laparotomy and its impact on postoperative outcome in Mulago Hospital.
(2004)
Introduction: The study was based on the observations that many hospitalized patients gave a history of weight loss and the clinically wasted patients were associated with complications such as; prolong& hospital stay, ...
Prevalence, incidence and outcomes of intra-abdominal hypertension in patients undergoing emergency laparotomy in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015-07)
Background: Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) is defined as a sustained elevation in intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) greater than or equal to 12mmHg. IAH has been shown to cause organ derangements and dysfunction in the ...
Possum Scoring System in Patients Undergoing Laparotomy in Mulago Hospital.
(2004)
Prediction of Complications is an Essential part of Risk Management in Surgery. Knowing which Patient to Operate and those at high risk of Developing Complications Contributes significantly to the Quality of Surgical care ...
Evaluation of pain control following laparotomy in Mulago Hospital.
(2005-06)
Introduction Postoperative pain following major surgery contributes greatly to morbidity and anxiety, especially in the first 24 hours. If controlled adequately and effectively, the patient's general condition and satisfaction ...
Surgical Apgar score as a predictor of outcomes in patients undergoing Laparotomy at Mulago Hospital: prospective cohort study.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Background: Postoperative complications and mortality following laparotomy has remained high worldwide.
Early postoperative risk stratification is essential to improve outcomes and clinical care. The
surgical Apgar score ...