Niger J Clin Pract
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Accuracy of fluid delivery devices for the neonate: Are the measures assured?
Delivery of accurate volumes of fluid in surgical neonates and children is crucial for the good outcome of treatment. But how accurate are the calibrations on the fluid delivery devices? ⋯ This study has demonstrated that the FDDs used our center are accurately calibrated and safe as they deliver volumes of fluid as labeled. The findings in this study reassure us of the dependability and accuracy of delivery of the FDDs we use in children in our center.
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The Child Welfare Card (CWC) contains the records of a child's immunization and information on the other aspects of the child's health, including growth curves and home treatment of diarrheal disease to mention a few. How easily retrievable these records are and what influence the cards have on parents/caregivers regarding the child's nurture are uncertain in our environment. ⋯ The overall knowledge, utilization, and accessibility of the CWC were poor. Parents/caregivers with good knowledge were more likely to utilize the information on the CWC compared with participants with poor knowledge.
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Epistaxis is a common cause of otorhinolaryngological clinic visits and admissions into accident and emergency. Severe epistaxis could remarkably alter the hemodynamic milieu of individuals and results into significant morbidity and occasional mortality. ⋯ Coagulopathies, anaemia, and hemoglobinopathies are common findings among our patients with epistaxis.
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This study was aimed at investigating the prognostic impact of pretreatment thrombocytosis in epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) patients in Lagos, Nigeria. ⋯ The study suggests that pretreatment thrombocytosis may be a useful predictor of survivals in EOC patients.
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Controlled Clinical Trial
Sonoelastographic evaluation of the masseter muscle before and after mandibular setback surgery.
The purpose of this study is to compare the thickness and elasticity of the masseter muscle before and after orthognathic surgery in patients with class III skeletal deformity and to investigate the relationship between the sonographic changes in the masseter muscle and the amount of mandibular setback. ⋯ We believe that in the present study important findings have been emphasized for further research aiming to investigate the possible relationship between masticatory alterations and surgical outcomes after orthognathic surgery.