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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 ...
Prevalence of late post-traumatic seizures and factors associated with their development in depressed skull fractures at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background
Depressed skull fractures (DSF) are a common problem among head injured patients presenting at Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH) and they are sometimes associated with post traumatic seizures (PTS). ...
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. ...
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 ...
Assessment of caregivers’ ability to measure wasting status of their children (6-59 Months) and the associated factors at Mwanamugimu Nutrition Unit Mulago Hospital, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Globally, acute malnutrition among children under 5 years is still a major challenge. Recently, it was proven that when caregivers are at the center of malnutrition screening strategies using Mid-Upper Arm ...