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Septic shock remains a major cause of intensive care unit mortality despite advances in critical care management. Early identification of patients at high risk of adverse outcomes is essen
Septic ShockProcalcitoninMortalityBiomarkersLactateSOFA Score
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Background: Pregnancy-associated sepsis remains a significant contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Early recognition is challenging due to
Sepsis Obstetric Scorepregnancy-associated sepsisICU admissionmaternal morbiditytriage tool.
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Introduction: Assessment of the level of consciousness is essential for prognostic stratification in comatose patients. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is widely used but has recognized limitations. The
Glasgow Coma ScaleFOUR scorecomain-hospital mortalityprognostic stratification.
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Background: Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with disproportionately high mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Data on the clinical characteristics and outcomes of critically i
ComplicationsHemorrhagic StrokeIntensive Care UnitIschemic StrokeMortalityStroke
Review Article
Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and long-term disability worldwide, and a significant proportion of patients with severe acute stroke require intensive care and invasive mechanical ventilation
Functional Independence Intensive Care Units Mechanical Ventilation Prognostic Scores Stroke
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Background: Traumatic skull fractures are a common consequence of head injury and remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where road traffic a
Traumatic skull fractureComputed tomographyTraumatic brain injuryIntracranial lesionsNigeria
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Background: Antibiotic resistance is a major public health threat, causing high mortality and burdening healthcare systems, particularly in low-income countries. This study aimed to investigate bacter
Antibiotic resistanceIntensive care unitBloodstream infectionsESBLKinshasa
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Objective: Hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) neonates suffer early breastfeeding failure due to neurological compromise and maternal anxiety. Predictive value of LATCH Score in HIE infants is unde
breastfeeding assessmentcounsellingexclusive breastfeedinghypoxic ischemic encephalopathyLatch score
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Background: Retinopathy of prematurity is a leading cause of preventable childhood blindness, primarily affecting preterm and low birth weight neonates. Aim: To determine the incidence of retinopathy
Retinopathy of prematurityPreterm neonatesLow birth weightRisk factors
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Background: Early-onset neonatal septicemia remains a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Its rapid progression, nonspecific clinical features, and high risk among
Early-onset sepsisAntimicrobial resistanceNeonatal intensive care
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Objective: To analyze the 10-year impact of carbetocin and oxytocin on trend of blood transfusion needs during Caesarean, in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH). Design: Retrospective
CaesareanCarbetocinOxytocinTransfusion Needs
Original Article
Objective: compare a disposable cuff pressure device with a traditional analogue manometer in terms of ease of use, time efficiency, and user preference. Design: prospective randomised cohort study. S
cuff pressureendotracheal tubemonitoringusabilityMcNemar’s test
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Objective: To assess the prognostic value of the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score in predicting maternal and neonatal outcomes among women with pregnancy-associated sepsis. Design: A prospect
Intensive Care UnitMaternal MortalityOrgan DysfunctionPregnancy-Associated SepsisSOFA Score
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Objective: In the literature, the mortality rates have been reported to be higher in elderly patients admitted for medical reasons. We aimed to investigate the epidemiologic characteristics and clinic
elderly patientsintensive care unitMortality
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Background: Pregnancy-related acute kidney injury (PRAKI) has a bimodal distribution. Study aimed to analyze epidemiological factors causing AKI in critically ill obstetric women and required early in
Acute kidney injuryAPACHE II scoreHypertensive disorders of pregnancyobstetricICUsepsis