scholarly journals Pattern of Orbito-Ocular Traumas at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital- A 4-Year Retrospective Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-27
Author(s):  
K Chaha ◽  
T I Annongu ◽  
O Audu ◽  
TJ Igbudu ◽  
DN Gbanan
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Ocular Injury ◽  
State University ◽  
Eye Injuries ◽  
Radiographic Images ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Accident And Emergency ◽  
Accident And Emergency Department

Severe orbito-ocular morbidities occur in eye injuries and the causes of these injuries vary with communities. The final outcome of orbito-ocular morbidities depends on early hospital intervention. The aim of the study therefore was to carry out a demographical analysis of orbito-ocular traumas at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi. This was a retro-prospective study. Folders and radiographic images of eye injury patients in the accident and emergency department of the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) between 2013 and 2015 were assessed. Data was analysed and results presented in tables and pictorial form. It was noted in the study that the mean age±SD of patients was 29.3 17.4 years. Males were mostly affected (80%) and students topped the list (32.5%). Road traffic accident (RTA) was the major cause of orbito-ocular injury (47.5%) and the major orbito-ocular morbidity was blunt or closed ocular injury (37%). We therefore recommended improved surveillance, adequate road safety measures and increased awareness on the need for early ophthalmologic intervention in order to mitigate the incidence.

Changing Pattern of Pediatric Maxillofacial Injuries at the Accident and Emergency Department of the University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan–A Four-Year Experience

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria N. Okoje ◽  
Temitope O. Alonge ◽  
Olufemi A. Oluteye ◽  
Obafunke O. Denloye
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Mandibular Fractures ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Maxillofacial Injuries ◽  
Concomitant Injuries ◽  
Gunshot Injuries ◽  
Accident And Emergency ◽  
Accident And Emergency Department

AbstractIntroduction:Maxillofacial injuries are common among polytraumatized patients, and in Nigeria, the incidence seems to be on the increase. This probably is related to the drive of industrialization and the increase in the number of road traffic accidents. Delays in attending to severe maxillofacial injuries can be grave because of concomitant injuries that can be life threatening.Methods:This is a prospective review of maxillofacial injuries in patients ≤16 years of age who were seen at the Accident and Emergency Department between October 2002 and December 2006. In all the patients, the accident and emergency physicians carried out initial resuscitation, and thereafter, they were referred to the maxillofacial unit on call.Results:A total of 611 patients with maxillofacial injuries were seen during the study period and of this, 134 (22%) were ≤16 years old. The male:female ratio was 1.1:1.0. Road traffic accident (RTA) was the most common etiological factor in 73 (54.5%) cases, while gunshot injuries accounted for 6 (4.4%) cases. Soft tissue lacerations were the most common maxillofacial injuries occurring in 90 (55.9%) cases; mandibular fractures were the most common bony injury in 17 (13.4%).Conclusions:The upsurge in maxillofacial gunshot injuries in the pediatric age group is alarming and this may be a reflection of the global changes (westernization and drug-related offenses like armed robberies) and the harsh economic conditions in this community.

scholarly journals Pattern of Injuries in Fatal Motorcycle Accidents Seen in Lagos State University Teaching Hospital: An Autopsy-Based Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 112-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis Faduyile ◽  
Festus Emiogun ◽  
Sunday Soyemi ◽  
Olugbenga Oyewole ◽  
Uche Okeke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Craniocerebral Injury ◽  
State University ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Motorcycle Accident ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Motorcycle Accidents

BACKGROUND: Deaths from motorcycle accident injuries have remained a major public health issue in Nigeria over the years.AIM: The study is to determine the age and gender distribution of the victims and to identify the cause of death and the anatomical pattern of injuries seen.METHODOLOGY: This is a 5-year autopsy-based study of all motorcycle accident deaths seen in Lagos State University Teaching Hospital between December 2009 and November 2014. The data were retrieved from autopsy reports, hospital case notes extracts from police diary and were analysed using SPSS version 20.RESULTS: Motorcycle accidents accounted for 156 (2.8%) of all the autopsies done (5,661), and 156 (18.4%) of all Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) autopsies (849) performed over the study period, with a male: female ratio of 6:1. The peak age of victims was 31-40 years (30.9%). Head injuries accounted for most (41.4%) of the injuries seen, and the majority of the victims died of craniocerebral injury 53 (50.7%).CONCLUSION: This study showed that males in the fourth decade of life are the major victims of motorcycle accident death. The majority of the victims were the rider of the motorcycle. Most of them died of the craniocerebral injury.

scholarly journals Emergency Medical Services Outcome Assessment in Lagos, Nigeria: Review of Cases of ‘’Brought in Dead‘’ Patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mobolaji Oludara ◽  
Olufemi Idowu ◽  
Nasiru Ibrahim ◽  
Ibrahim Mustafa ◽  
Abdulwahab Ajani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Age Group ◽  
State University ◽  
Road Traffic Injuries ◽  
Gunshot Injuries ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Wheeled Vehicles

BACKGROUND: This study sets out to establish a database of BID patients presenting at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).METHOD: A retrospective study of consecutive ‘’Brought in Dead‘’ (BID) patients seen from April to November 2011 at the surgical emergency room of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) was done using a validated questionnaire.RESULTS: A total of 144 BID patients were seen during the study period. There were 112 males or 78% and 32 females or 22% of the total (M:F=3:1). The age group with the largest number of victims was the 31-40 age groups; and there were 37 patients (30.8% of 120 cases captured under age group). Trauma also accounted for 104 patients (72.2%) with 52 (36.1%, 50% of trauma cases) of these caused by Road traffic injuries (RTI), and Gunshot injuries accounting for 21 (14.6%, 20.2% of trauma cases). Among the Trauma BID cases from RTI, 4-wheeled vehicles accounted for 20 cases (19.2%, 40% of RTI), whilst motor cycle injuries accounted for 12 cases (11.5%, 24% of RTI).CONCLUSION: The study shows that road traffic injuries and gunshot injuries, accounted for 70% of BID cases presenting at LASUTH. Majority of cases of RTI are from 4 wheeler vehicles (40%) and motorcycles (24%).

Assessment of the level of adherence of health care workers to workplace safety measures provided at the Enugu state university teaching hospital Enugu, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 001-006
Author(s):  
Onoh Linus UM
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Workplace Safety ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
State University ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Enugu State

Aim: To assess the level of adherence of healthcare workers to workplace safety measures provided at the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Enugu Nigeria. Method: A total of 350 health care workers of the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTTH) were used for the cross-sectional study which took place between February and August 2019. Basic information like age, sex and duration of work in the hospital were taken. Finally their levels of adherence to the safety measures provided in the hospital were assessed. Results: The greatest number of respondents fell within the age group 26-35years (40.9%) and the gender distribution showed that 54.6% were female workers. The greatest proportion of the respondents indicated that they have worked in the hospital between 1 -5years (31.1%). Lastly assessment of adherence indicated 67.2% comply with the instructions on hand-washing.70.3% use gloves when making physical contact with patients. 50.6% claimed that they have an occupational/environmental health policy in their departments. 80.9% use bleach/disinfectants to clean up spillages and other hazardous substances. 52% have knowledge of segregation of healthcare waste. 60.3% engage in routine screening for blood-borne diseases e.g. HIV, Hepatitis B and C. while 57.3% said that they undergo routine medical checkup annually. Conclusion: Most of the respondents were young adults 26-35years who had worked in the hospital between 1- 5years due to the fact that the teaching hospital had not been in existence for too long. Majority of the respondents (>50% in each case) have a good adherence to the safety measures i.e. hand-washing, use of disinfectants, segregation of hospital waste, and routine screening and regular medical checkups. This situation has been responsible for the maintenance of a very low rate of hospital transmitted (Nosocomial) infections in ESUT Teaching Hospital Enugu.

Fatal Cyanide Poisoning from Cassava-Based Meal

1992 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alade Akintonwa ◽  
O.L. Tunwashe
Keyword(s):  
Renal Failure ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Arrest ◽  
Food Products ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Cyanogenic Glycosides ◽  
Emergency Unit ◽  
Cyanide Poisoning ◽  
Accident And Emergency

Three patients admitted to the Accident and Emergency Unit of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) after eating a cassava based meal 'Gari' died shortly after admission. The patients vomited and complained of abdominal pain immediately after the meal. They were unconscious with renal failure and died of cardiopulmonary arrest. The cyanide levels in the blood and urine averaged 1.12 and 0.54 mg 1-1, respectively. Cassava contains cyanogenic glycosides which slowly release cyanide and this may have been responsible for the death of these patients. There is an urgent need to establish maximum tolerable levels of cyanide in 'Gari' and other cassava food products.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Hypoglycaemia in Newborn at Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 08 (02) ◽  
pp. 189-198
Author(s):  
Martha Omoo Ochoga ◽  
Michael Aondoaseer ◽  
Rose Okwunu Abah ◽  
Onyilo Ogbu ◽  
Emeka Uba Ejeliogu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
State University
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