The golden rule of blood transfusion should be that no transfusion is given unless the benefit of the transfusion outweighs the risks. Before all blood transfusion,therefore,there must be a balance among the risks associated with the transfusion, the indications for…
The HIV/AIDS disease in Kenya is currently affecting all age groups, including teens. It is important for the surgeon to appreciate the varying surgical presentations this disease has. Strict surgical barriers must be implemented at all times to avoid…
Theatre Etiquette In order to attain optimal results, a doctor operating in theatre is expected to maintain the following “rules”. Be involved in the preoperative selection and preparation of patients including obtaining of the informed consent. As the team leader,…
Preoperative Patient Evaluation A patient for elective surgery needs thorough evaluation not only for suitability for general anesthesia but also for possible complications related to or arising from the operations(e.g,. A toxic goitre, chronic cough in a hernia patient). Surgical…
