Background There is little information about the current management of pain after obstetric
surgery at Mulago hospital in Uganda, one of the largest hospitals in Africa with …

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country settings, may have unintended, negative consequences in LMIC. Opponents of …

Background. Both under- and overinflation of endotracheal tube cuffs can result in significant
harm to the patient. The optimal technique for establishing and maintaining safe cuff …

Statement Simulation is relatively new in many low-income countries. We describe the
challenges encountered, solutions deployed, and the costs incurred while establishing two …

Introduction Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a global challenge, affecting thirteen
million women each year. In addition, PPH is a leading cause of maternal mortality in Asia and …

Background and aims: Acute pain episodes associated with sickle cell disease (SCD) are
very difficult to manage effectively. Opioid tolerance and side effects have been major …

Background Recommendations by the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery regarding
surgical care in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) require development to address the …

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BACKGROUND: Anesthesia-related causes contribute to a significant proportion of perioperative
deaths, especially in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). There is evidence that …

BACKGROUND: In Africa, most countries have fewer than 1 physician anesthesiologist (PA)
per 100,000 population. Nonphysician anesthesia providers (NPAPs) play a large role in …