A seizure is defined as a paroxysmal involuntary disturbance of brain function that may result in loss of consciousness and abnormalities in movement, behavior, or sensation. Seizures can result from organic lesions such as acute or chronic infections, tumours and…
GYNAECOLOGY This section involves mainly the cohorts of pregnant women and the newborn, adult women of reproductive age (WRA), postmenopausal women, and sometimes infants and children in relation to sexual assault. Abortion (Miscarriage) The old working clinical definition of abortion…
Rates of growth: Rate of growth is highest in the first year of life and gradually reduces thereafter until child reaches puberty when there is another growth spurt that lasts 2-5 years. Weight gain: Term neonate aged 0-2 months gains…
Postnatal care can be given at all levels by a skilled provider appropriately supported. Postnatal care is the care of the woman in the immediate postpartum period and within 6 weeks of delivery. This is the time the woman is…
Family planning (FP) means that “everyone should plan their family so that all children are born when wanted, expected, and welcome”. The health benefits of family play a major role in protecting the lives of the infants, children, women, and…
This refers to ulceration of gastric or duodenal mucosa that tends to be chronic and/or recurrent. Clinical Features of Duodenal Ulcer Duodenal ulcer has the following features: Presents with epigastric pain that is typically nocturnal and also when the patient…
Health services providers should sensitize community members on symptoms of gynaecological cancer and advise them to seek help from health facilities. Women should also be encouraged to have routine annual gynaecological check ups by qualified health personnel. Health services providers…
This is an artificial opening into the trachea through the neck in order to bypass an obstruction of the airway and/or to provide access to the lower airway to facilitate ventilatory support. This procedure should only be performed at level…
Infections of the bones and joints are often seen in children. They commonly follow septicaemia although occasionally may result from a penetrating injury. In children with sickle cell disease, more than one bone may be affected. Clinical Features The affected…
Bacterial infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Accurate diagnosis and appropriate, cost-effective treatment are essential. Incorrect and overuse of antibiotics facilitates the development and growth of drug resistant bacteria, which are in turn difficult to treat. Specific…
