Analgesia use in trauma patients at a university teaching hospital in Kigali, Rwanda.

Introduction: While trends in analgesia have been identified in high-income countries, little research exists regarding analgesia administration in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). This study evaluates analgesia administration and clinical characteristics among patients seeking emergency injury care at University Teaching Hospital-Kigali in Kigali, Rwanda.

Methods: This retrospective, cross-sectional study utilized a random sample of emergency center (EC) cases accrued between July 2015 and June 2016.

Accuracy of weight estimation methods in adults, adolescents and children: a prospective study.

Introduction: Weight estimation of both adult and paediatric patients is often necessary in emergency or low-resource settings when it is not possible to weigh the patient. There are many methods for paediatric weight estimation, but no standard methods for adults. PAWPER and Mercy tapes are used in children, but have not been assessed in adults.

Estimating children's weight in a Rwandan emergency centre.

Introduction: Most drugs, fluids and ventilator settings depend on the weight of a paediatric patient. However, knowledge of the weight is often unavailable as the urgency of the situation may impede measurement. The most common methods for paediatric weight estimation are based on height or age.

The accuracy of Broselow pediatric emergency tape in estimating body weight of pediatric patients.

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