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Effect of ringer’s lactate on maternal and neonatal ph in caesarean section at Mulago Hospital, a randomized trial
(Makerere University, 2012-07)
Objective: To compare the effect on mean maternal and neonatal pH, and 24-hour postoperative morbidity, following intraoperative RL vs. NS in caesarean section at Mulago Hospital.
Design: A parallel double blind randomized ...
Uterotonic efficacy of oxytocin 2.5 versus 10 units during caesarean section at mulago hospital: a double blinded clinical trial.
(Makerere University, 2011)
Introduction: Oxytocin is routinely administered during Caesarean section Delivery (C/S) to initiate and maintain adequate uterine tone (UT) and reduce blood loss after placenta delivery. Oxytocin is however associated ...
Pregnancy outcomes of mothers with one previous caesarean section scar offered trial of labour in Mulago Hospital: A cohort study.
(Makerere University, 2012)
Background: Vaginal birth (or trial of labour) after previous Caesarean delivery represents one of the most significant changes in obstetric practice as it is a safe and appropriate option that can help reduce the number ...
Oxytocin and misoprostol versus oxytocin alone in reduction of blood loss in emergency caesarean section in Mulago Hospital Uganda, RCT
(Makerere University, 2011-05)
Background: The commonest cause of excessive bleeding at caesarean section is uterine atony. Bolus oxytocin is usually given to prevent uterine atony but mothers undergoing emergency caesarean section for required additional ...
Effect of 0.25mg/kg intravenous ketamine during spinal anaesthesia on post caesarean analgesic requirement in elective caesarean sections in Mulago.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Post-operative pain continues to negatively affect the quality of life in obstetric patients worldwide and Mulago National Referral Hospital in Uganda, with its high turnover of mothers, is no exception.
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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; ...