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Pain Control For Uterine Fibroid Embolisation : An Initial Experience In East Africa., Gilbert Mwaka, Vitalis Mung’Ayi, Nigel Hacking, William. Stones

Anaesthesiology, East Africa

Uterine fibroid embolisation (UFE) generates moderate to severe post-procedural pain. We present a case series of 24 patients who underwent UFE during our first experience in managing the sometimes excruciating pain that accompanies embolisation of the uterine arteries. We also show the evolution of our protocol for post-procedural pain management from a first to second round of procedures.

Course And Outcome Of Obstetric Patients Admitted To A University Hospital Intensive Care Unit, F. Githae, Vitalis Mung’Ayi, William Stones

Anaesthesiology, East Africa

Background: Obstetric Critical Care is an important service in the reduction of maternal morbidity and mortality, but few developing country data are available.

Objectives: To review all maternity patients admitted to the ICU over a seven year period to determine the causes and outcomes of these admissions and the frequency and causes of maternal morbidity and mortality.

Design: Retrospective patient file and ICU chart review.

Subjects: ICU Charts and medical files of obstetric patients admitted to the ICU at The Aga Khan University Hospital between (November 2003 – November 2010) were reviewed.

Setting: The ICU at The Aga Khan University …