Browsing by Author "Okello, Michael"
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Diagnostic accuracy of admission lactate for injury severity and as a predictor of early outcome among trauma patients in Mulago Hospital
Okello, Michael (Makerere University, 2013-06)Background: Trauma is the leading cause of death in the developed world. In Mulago hospital, it is the single most common indication for admission in the surgical wards. The Kampala Trauma Score II , recommended for use ... -
Serum lactate as a predictor of early outcome among trauma patients in Uganda
Okello, Michael; Makobore, Patson; Wangoda, Robert; Upoki, Alex; Galukande, MosesBackground: Trauma is the leading cause of death in the developed world. Accurate assessment of severity of injuries is critical in informing treatment choices. Current models of assessing severity of injury are not ...