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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 ...
Obstructed labour: risk and determinants of intraoperative and early postoperative complications in women delivered by caesarian section in Mulago Hospital.
(2009-06)
INTRODUCTION:
Obstructed labour is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. The preferred mode of delivery in most cases is caesarean section (CS). During CS, the pathophysiologic sequel of the obstruction pose ...
Post operative myalgia following caesarean section at Mulago hospital: a randomised controlled trial comparing suxamethonium and rocuronium
(Makerere University, 2005-10)
Suxamethonium, a depolarising muscle relaxant used to facilitate tracheal intubation during general anaesthesia is so highly associated with post operative myalgia that,although there are other causes of POM,the terms POM ...
Incidence and associated factors of acute back pain following spinal anaesthesia in mothers delivered by caesarean section at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-07)
Background: Spinal anaesthesia is a reliable and easy technique frequently used in anaesthetic practice. Post spinal back pain is one of the complications causing discomfort in patients, leading to rejection of its use for ...
Factors associated with caesarean section delivery in Kisenyi Health Centre IV in Kampala District
(Wambete Smos samson, 2018-11-26)
Introduction: Globally, at least 160 million women become pregnant annually, of which only 15% of them develop pregnancy related complications with some ending up in death. Caesarean Section is one of the lifesaving medical ...
Satisfaction of post caesarean section mothers with pain management at Mulago National Refferal Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015-06)
Back ground: Delivery by caesarean section (CS) is becoming more frequent and one of the most common operative procedures performed worldwide. The optimal rate for CS births is indicated to be 5% to 10% of all births. In ...
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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