Olukayode Adeleke
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View article: Emergency contraception in primary health care
Emergency contraception in primary health care Open
Unplanned and unwanted pregnancies in South Africa cost women, government and families enormous physical, emotional and socioeconomic stress. These are further aggravated by the high rate of sexual assault cases in South Africa. In a setti…
View article: A guide for arterial line insertion for the South African primary care practitioner
A guide for arterial line insertion for the South African primary care practitioner Open
This article provides information on the reasons for inserting an arterial line, how to insert this line, the equipment required to insert an arterial line, and the possible complications that may arise from this procedure. It is hoped thi…
View article: The role of primary care practitioners in cancer control in South Africa: a systems-based case study
The role of primary care practitioners in cancer control in South Africa: a systems-based case study Open
Aim Cancer care has largely been the domain of oncology specialists. With increased awareness of the importance of primary care in the context of universal health coverage, there has been a shift to explore the role of primary care in comp…
View article: Umbilical vein catheterisation for the family physician working in primary health care
Umbilical vein catheterisation for the family physician working in primary health care Open
This is part of a series of articles on vascular access in emergencies. The other two articles were on intra osseous lines and central venous lines. These are critical lifesaving emergency skills for the primary care professional. In this …
View article: Central venous pressure line insertion for the primary health care physician
Central venous pressure line insertion for the primary health care physician Open
Central venous access is an important procedure to understand and perform not only in the emergency unit but also for prolonged reliable venous access. All clinicians must be familiar and confident with this procedure. This paper will focu…
View article: Intraosseous line insertion for the primary health care physician
Intraosseous line insertion for the primary health care physician Open
Early rapid access to the vascular system is essential in emergencies and is lifesaving. In this article, we will provide information on the common sites used, the equipment that is required, the indications and contraindications for intra…
View article: Contributory Factors to Successful Tuberculosis Treatment in Southwest Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study
Contributory Factors to Successful Tuberculosis Treatment in Southwest Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the oldest human diseases, and preventing treatment failure is critical. This is because TB cases pose a risk to the immediate and remote communities due to the potential for spread, particularly for multidrug-r…
View article: Doctors’ practice and attitudes towards red blood cell transfusion at Mthatha Regional Hospital, Eastern Cape, South Africa: A mixed methods study
Doctors’ practice and attitudes towards red blood cell transfusion at Mthatha Regional Hospital, Eastern Cape, South Africa: A mixed methods study Open
Most orders were for two or more units. In medical anaemia, doctors' compliance with RBC transfusion thresholds was reasonable; however, almost half of the orders would have resulted in overtransfusion. The attitudes of doctors sampled sug…
View article: Opportunity for change: Undergraduate training in family medicine
Opportunity for change: Undergraduate training in family medicine Open
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the world as we knew it, and medical education is not an exception. Walter Sisulu University (WSU) has a distributed model of clinical training for the Bachelor of Medicine and B…
View article: Factors associated with failed spinal anaesthesia for Caesarean sections in Mthatha general hospital, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Factors associated with failed spinal anaesthesia for Caesarean sections in Mthatha general hospital, Eastern Cape, South Africa Open
Background: The use of spinal anaesthesia has increased in the last three decades, given that it is the recommended anaesthetic of choice for better foetal and maternal outcomes in Caesarean section. Failed spinal anaesthesia (FSA) exposes…
View article: Factors associated with failed spinal anaesthesia for Caesarean sections in Mthatha general hospital, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Factors associated with failed spinal anaesthesia for Caesarean sections in Mthatha general hospital, Eastern Cape, South Africa Open
Background: The use of spinal anaesthesia has increased in the last three decades, given that it is the recommended anaesthetic of choice for better foetal and maternal outcomes in Caesarean section. Failed spinal anaesthesia (FSA) exposes…
View article: Intestinal helminth infections amongst HIV-infected adults in Mthatha General Hospital, South Africa
Intestinal helminth infections amongst HIV-infected adults in Mthatha General Hospital, South Africa Open
Background: In South Africa, studies on the prevalence of intestinal helminth co-infection amongst HIV-infected patients as well as possible interactions between these two infection sare limited.Aim: To investigate the prevalence of intest…