Publications by authors named "Molla Tadesse"
Effectiveness of preoperative ketamine gargle to reduce postoperative sore throat in adult patients undergoing surgery with endotracheal tube; systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials.
BMC Anesthesiol
December 2024
Background: Postoperative sore throat is a frequent and distressing complication caused by airway instrumentation during general anesthesia. The discomfort can lead to immediate distress, delayed recovery and reduce patient satisfaction. The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of preoperative ketamine gargle on the occurrence of postoperative sore throat among adult patients who underwent surgery under general anesthesia with endotracheal tube.
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- Group A streptococcus is a major cause of bacterial pharyngitis in children, making it essential to differentiate between viral and bacterial infections for proper treatment.
- A study at the University of Gondar analyzed 215 pediatric patients and found that 10.7% tested positive for streptococcal pharyngitis, with certain symptoms like inflamed tonsils being linked to the infection.
- While all tested isolates were sensitive to penicillin, resistance to some antibiotics like tetracycline and macrolides was noted, highlighting the importance of culture testing before prescribing antibiotics in such cases.
Background: Wound infection is one of the most common hospital-acquired infections. Different bacteria cause infection, of which is one of the known bacteria in causing infection with increased drug-resistant isolates.
Objective: To assess the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of methicillin and inducible clindamycin-resistant among patients with wound infections attending Arba Minch Hospital.