Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) by Subject "Mulago National Referral Hospital"
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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. ... -
Birth preparedness among the youth attending antenatal clinic at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-04)Background Pregnancy complications are among the leading causes of death for young women. The causes of maternal mortality in young women are similar to those of older women and include hypertensive disorders, hemorrhage, ... -
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 ... -
Diagnostic reference levels for lumbar spine x-ray examinations in eight x-ray health units in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-05)Introduction Lumbar spine plain radiography contributes relatively high doses of radiation compared to a chest x-ray; 10mGy for AP and 30mGy for lateral projections according to IAEA and European commission on radiation ... -
Effect of perioperative blood transfusion on complications following emergency non-trauma laparotomy: A prospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction: Blood transfusion may be required in the management of patients undergoing emergency non-trauma laparotomy. However, retrospective cohort studies involving patients undergoing emergency laparotomy have ... -
Eye removal surgeries at Mulago National Referral Hospital - patterns and quality of life of affected patients.
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Eye removal surgeries are done when the eye becomes detrimental to health in cases such as trauma, tumors, infections, and more. Consequences like job loss and mental stress affect the quality of life of patients. ... -
Factors associated with Pregnancy intentions after Preeclampsia and Eclampsia in Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Introduction: Preeclampsia is a major cause of maternal and perinatal mortality, and morbidity. The risk of recurrence is about 14% but is reported even higher in a study based on hospital records, with a 20-fold increase ... -
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 ... -
Financial implications of cancellation of elective surgery to patients in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-05)Background: Cancellation of elective surgical procedures in Mulago hospital stands at a rate of about 28.8% with most of the reasons for these cancellations being system-related. These cancellations come with consequences ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Outcomes of critically ill trauma patients associated with missed ICU admission at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Trauma is the 6th leading cause of mortality globally with more than 90% is in Africa. It’s a significant cause of admission in Ugandan hospitals and outcomes are largely negative as compared to high income countries. This ... -
Outcomes of intestinal stoma reversals at Mulago National Referral Hospital; A retrospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Background: The reversal of a temporary intestinal stoma is an eagerly awaited procedure by patients and is often considered a simple procedure by many surgeons, but the procedure has been shown in some studies to be ... -
Patterns and short term outcome of non-operative management of pediatric wrist fractures seen at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-06-10)Background: Management for most pediatric wrist fractures is non-operative with closed reduction and immobilization. At Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH), the prevalence of pediatric wrist fractures among pediatric ... -
Predicting survival of patients with COVID-19 admitted at Mulago National Referral Hospital using the chest x-ray (BRIXIA) score
(Makerere University, 2022)Introduction: By 31st October, 126,000 cases of Covid-19 pneumonia and 3,215 deaths had been reported in Uganda. Chest x-ray score (Brixia score) plays an important role in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with delay in seeking healthcare by caregivers of children less than five years with severe pneumonia at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-03-28)Background: Globally, pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of under-five mortality In Uganda, pneumonia accounts for 16% of childhood deaths. Child mortality and complications from pneumonia can be reduced by prompt ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with enuresis among children with sickle cell anaemia attending sickle cell clinic at Mulago national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-03-14)Background: Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) may eventually end up with end-organ complications: the kidneys being one of the most frequently affected organs. The renal complications arise from medullary ischemia ... -
The prevalence and factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders in patients with Sickle Cell Anamia at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015)Introduction: Musculoskeletal System (MSK) disorders are common manifestation of sickle cell anaemia (SCA). These disorders may include avascular necrosis (AVN), osteomyelitis, leg ulcers or septic arthritis. Early diagnosis ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with ocular manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis among patients attending Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2021-10)Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disease associated with numerous extra-articular organ involvement. Ocular manifestations associated with RA include episcleritis, scleritis, conjunctivitis, ... -
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 ...