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Prevalence and patterns of surgical glove perforations during orthopedic surgeries at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Introduction: Surgical glove perforations predispose both the operating personnel and patients to cross infection emanating from blood during a surgical procedure. Despite observing glove protocols in utility of surgical ...
Health-workers' awareness, facilitators and barriers of HSV-2 screening and management of pregnant women at two national referral hospitals in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-15)
Background
Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 (HSV-2) is the leading cause of genital herpes in the world. It can have an asymptomatic presentation and so diagnosis can easily be missed. HSV-2 infection in pregnancy has poor ...
Prevalence of high interdialytic weight gain and its associated factors among patients receiving hemodialysis at Kiruddu and Mulago National Referral Hospitals
(Makerere University, 2022-12-14)
Introduction: Majority of the patients with chronic kidney (CKD) disease in Uganda present to
the renal clinics when they have progressed to End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD). Proper
Management of patients with ESKD requires ...
Association of surgical procedure start time and post operative outcomes following emergency abdominal surgery at Mulago National Referral Hospital - A five year retrospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2022)
Background: Emergency abdominal surgeries are among the high-risk procedures with unacceptably high morbidity and mortality rates in the whole world, despite advances in surgical techniques and intensive care services. ...
Outcomes and factors associated with open tibia fractures in adults managed at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-09)
Background: Open Tibial Fractures are among the most common presenting fractures at Mulago National Referral accident and emergency unit. They arise from high energy trauma and require a robust approach in management ...
Short-term outcomes of Tibia shaft fractures managed non-operatively among adults at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: The management of tibia shaft fractures (TSFs) is controversial worldwide however the choice of management depends on fracture pattern and location. Non-operative management has recently fallen out of favor due ...
Deep neck space infections among patients attending Mulago National Referral Hospital: clinical presentation, bacterial etiology and antimicrobial susceptibility
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Introduction: Deep neck space infection (DNSI) is inflammation often with abscess collection within the potential fascial spaces in the head and neck region. Their occurrence has been falling since the advent of antibiotics ...
Factors associated with unfavorable Glasgow outcome score among traumatic brain Injury patients post decompressive craniectomy in Mulago National Referral Hospital, A cross sectional study
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background
Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is a procedure performed in patients with Traumatic Brain injury (TBI) to relieve ICP. Patients who have undergone DC are reported to have improved survival but with poor functional ...
Prevalence and factors associated with residual bacteria on diathermy pencils after high-level disinfection at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)
Introduction: Globally, hundreds of millions of patients get infected annually by hospital care associated infections (HCAIs). Sterilization and high-level disinfection of surgical instruments are recommended preventive ...
Prevalence and factors associated with Peripheral Neuropathy among adolescents and young adults with diabetes mellitus at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)
Introduction
Adolescents and young adults have poor adherence to diabetes treatment and recommendations which predispose them to diabetic complications. Peripheral neuropathy is a common complication which can progress ...