African health sciences
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African health sciences · Dec 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialFrequency of red blood cell allo-immunization in patients undergoing blood transfusion at the Uganda Cancer Institute.
There is limited data on red blood cell (RBC) alloimmunization in patients with cancer in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We examined the frequency of RBC alloimmunization in transfused patients with cancers in Uganda. ⋯ There was no RBC alloimmunization in participants with cancers. Routine RBC allo-antibody screening in all patients with cancer in SSA requires further research.
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of arthroscopic internal fixation with countersunk screw in the treatment of talus fracture.
To explore clinical effects of arthroscopic internal fixation with countersunk screw in the treatment of talus fracture. ⋯ Arthroscopic internal fixation with countersunk screw can significantly improve the efficacy and ankle joint functions, shorten the fracture-healing time and hospital stays without increasing the incidence of complications.
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of 0.15% ropivacaine alone and combination with sufentanil on epidural labor analgesia and adverse reactions.
The aim of this study was to compare the impacts of 0.15% ropivacaine alone and 0.15% ropivacaine combined with sufentanil on epidural labor analgesia. ⋯ 0.15% ropivacaine alone achieves a comparable epidural labor analgesia effect to that of 0.15% ropivacaine + 0.05 µg/mL sufentanil on primiparae.
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialA comparative study on the effectiveness of paracervical block and parenteral diclofenac for pain relief during manual vacuum aspiration.
To compare the effectiveness of paracervical block with intramuscular Diclofenac for pain relief during manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) for early pregnancy losses. ⋯ Findings from the study suggest that the use of paracervical block compared to intramuscular Diclofenac for pain relief during MVA for incomplete miscarriage significantly reduced pain, improved patients' satisfaction and was comparably safe.
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African health sciences · Sep 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialUsing a shortened uncuffed endotracheal tube as a nasopharyngeal airway: a useful adjunct during fiberoptic intubation training among anesthesia residents.
Fiberoptic intubation (FOI) is considered a beneficial modality used to intubate life-threatening airway patients. This study aims at assessing the effectiveness of shortened uncuffed endotracheal tube as a nasopharyngeal airway during FOI. ⋯ The modified nasopharyngeal airway is a useful modality to facilitate oral FOI by anesthesia resident trainees.