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Audit of emergency obstetric referrals at a Tertiary Center in Kano

Takai, Idris Usman; Yusu, Murtala; Bashir, Halima.
Ann. afr. med; 22 (3), 2023
Introduction: Maternal and perinatal deaths could be prevented if functional referral systems are in place to allow pregnant women to get appropriate services when complications occur. Methodology: The study was a 1-year retrospective study of obstetric referrals in Aminu Kano Teaching hospital, from 1st...
d0046300, d0097740, d0025850, d0005520, Referral and Consultation, Medical Audit
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An audit of CT brain findings in adults with new-onset seizures in a resource restricted setting in South Africa

Mabaso, Sabelo H; Bhana-Nathoo, Deepa; Lucas, Susan.
SA j. radiol; 26 (1), 2022
Background: Globally, adults presenting with seizures account for 1% – 2% of visits to emergency departments (EDs), of which 25% are new-onset seizures. Neuroimaging is essential as part of the initial workup. Multiple studies have demonstrated abnormal CT brain (CTB) findings in these patients. Objec...
Brain, Seizures, Medical Audit, Developing Countries
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Morbidity and mortality of tetanus at Kenyatta National Hospital: a ten-year case audit

Teny, Ruot G; Maritim, Marybeth C; Bhatt, Kirna M.
South Sudan med. j. (Online); 15 (4), 2022
Introduction: Tetanus is a major health problem in developing countries, and is associated with high a morbidity and mortality. There are no recent local data in Kenya on the impact of the disease in terms of morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to describe the type, severity, risk fa...
Tetanus, Prevalence, Diagnosis, Medical Audit, Morbidity, Mortality, Developing Countries
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