Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Mwadime, Robert K. N."

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Reduction of unnecessary transfusion and intravenous fluids in severely malnourished children is not enough to reduce mortality

Bachou, Hanifa; Tumwine, James K.; Mwadime, Robert K. N.; Tahmeed, Ahmad; Tylleskär, Thorkild (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008)

Aim: To test whether standardising the use of blood transfusions and intravenous (IV) infusions could reduce fatality in severely malnourished children admitted to Mulago Hospital, Kampala. Methods: Improved adherence to ...
Risk factors in hospital deaths in severely malnourished children in Kampala, Uganda

Bachou, Hanifa; Tumwine, James K.; Mwadime, Robert K. N.; Tylleskär, Thorkild (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-03-16)

Background: Although the risk factors for increased fatality among severely malnourished children have been reported, recent information from Africa, during a period of HIV pandemic and constrained health services, remains ...