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Antimicrobial prophylaxis in caesarean section in Mulago Hospital: effect of administration time on incidence of post-operative infection: randomised clinical trial.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Background: Prophylactic antibiotic administration is used to prevent post-surgical infection after caesarean section. Studies have suggested that the timing of prophylaxis plays an important role (Classen et al., 1992). ...
Effects of propofol versus thiopental on apgar scores in newborns and peri-operative outcomes of women undergoing caesarean section: A randomized clinical trial.
(Makerere University, 2014-07)
Introduction: General and regional anaesthesia are the two main techniques used in caesarean sections. Regional anaesthesia is the preferred choice although in certain circumstances like patient choice, back deformities; ...
Extent of use of Aloe vera locally extracted products for management of ailments in communities of Kitagata Sub-county in Sheema District, Western Uganda.
(2014)
Abstract Aloe vera is widely used locally in communities in Uganda as a medicinal plant. It is said to contain various nutrient substances and vitamins that have curative properties. It is said to heal a variety of diseases ...
Serum lactate and phosphate as biomarkers of intestinal ischemia in a Ugandan tertiary hospital: aA cross-sectional study.
(Springer, 2013)
Abstract
Background: Intestinal ischemia is a common complication of intestinal obstruction and arises from impaired
perfusion. The resultant local and systemic inflammatory response and bacterial translocation come with ...
Encephalopathic syndrome of trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense: Incidence, risk factors and predictive cerebrospinal fluid leukocyte count at Lwala Hospital, Uganda
(2013-06)
Background: Encephalopathic syndrome (ES) of HAT is defined as occurrence of CNS signs and symptoms in a patient previously without them (or development of new ones, or exacerbation of existing ones), after initiation of ...
Abdominal sonographic changes among HIV-TB co-infected adult patients initiating highly active antiretroviral therapy at Mulago Hospital Complex.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection increases the risk for infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB). In HIV-TB co-infected patients, abdominal tuberculosis accounts for 11-16% of extra pulmonary cases. ...
Coping patterns of health workers and patients towards medicine stock outs in public health facilities in Uganda: A case study of Kabarole District
(Makerere University, 2019-09-18)
Introduction: Medicine stock outs are a common problem in health facilities countries public health facilities. Stock out of medicines in developing patients and health workers outcomes.
Objectives:To establish how health ...
Survey to Assess Knowledge and Reported Practices Regarding Blood Transfusion Among Cancer Physicians in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-10)
Purpose Optimal decision making regarding blood transfusion for patients with cancer requires
appropriate knowledge of transfusion medicine among physicians. We assessed blood transfusion
knowledge, attitudes, and ...
Loss to follow-up and associated factors among adult people living with HIV at public health facilities in Wakiso District, Uganda: A retrospective cohort study
(BMC Health Services Research, 2019)
Background:
Loss to follow-up (LTFU) from care among people living with HIV (PLHIV) is thought to be more common in the public setting compared to the private health care. It is anticipated that the problem may become ...
The quality of postnatal care services provided at health centres in Ngora District, Uganda: a cross sectional study
(Makerere University, 2018-11-22)
Introduction: Postnatal care refers to the assistance given to a mother and the baby for a period of up to six weeks from the time of delivery. It involves a four-scheduled personalised care given to a woman immediately ...