AAU Institutional Repository (AAU-ETD)

Addis Ababa University Institutional repository is an open access repository that collects,preserves, and disseminates scholarly outputs of the university. AAU-ETD archives' collection of master's theses, doctoral dissertations and preprints showcase the wide range of academic research undertaken by AAU students over the course of the University's long history.

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The repository contains scholarly work, both unpublished and published, by current or former AAU faculty, staff, and students, including Works by AAU students as part of their masters, doctoral, or post-doctoral research

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Incidence and Factors Associated with Postoperative Vomiting in Pediatric Elective Surgical Patients at Minilik II Comprehensive Referral Hospital and Tikur Ambessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024/2025 G.C
(Addis Ababa University, 2025-04-23) Amha, Abenzer; Shamil, Amria
Postoperative vomiting (POV) is one of the most common complications observed in pediatric anesthesia. The incidence in pediatrics is estimated to be between 33% and 82%. Children have twice the risk of experiencing postoperative vomiting compared to adults. Risk factors for postoperative vomiting can be divided into three categories: those related to the surgery, anesthesia, or patient
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Predictors of Survival Time to Discharge Following Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation among Neonates Admitted in NICU at Gandhi Memorial and Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia: A Prospective Cohort Study
(Addis Ababa University, 2025-02-15) Admasu, Abraraw; Mintesnot, Helen
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a set of life-saving procedures that increase survival chances. An integrated series of coordinated actions symbolized by the links in the Chain of Survival are necessary for successful resuscitation after cardiac arrest. Cardiopulmonary arrest requiring CPR with chest compressions occurs in 0.25% to 1% of NICU admissions.
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Magnitude of Admission, outcomes and Associated Factors of Neurosurgical Patients at Tikur Anbessa Hospital Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Addis Ababa A Retrospective Observational Study From January 01, 2024 - January 01, 2025.
(Addis Ababa University, 2025-04-13) Gebriel, Absera; Shamil, Amria
Neurosurgical care is resource demanding which require advanced technology in terms of managing and monitoring of patients. Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital is the leading territory referral center in Ethiopia providing advanced care for critically ill patients. Neurosurgical patients constitute majority of the patients admitted at the surgical intensive care unit at these hospital patients usually admitted are for postoperative follow up after a neurosurgical procedure or for management of their underlying neurological illness
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Incidence of Adverse Event and Associated Factor During Intrahospital Transport of Critically Ill Patient in ICU at TASH, Dec 2024-Feb 2025G.C,Prospective Observational Study
(Addis Ababa University, 2025-05-10) Getu, Addisu; Alferid, Fetiya
Intra-hospital transport of critically ill patients is a vital component of intensive care unit (ICU) operations, necessary for various diagnostic, therapeutic, or procedural interventions. Despite its critical role, this process can introduce significant risks, including adverse events such as changes in vital signs, procedural complications, or deterioration in patient’s condition
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Adherence of Health Care Workers to Hand Hygiene at Intensive Care Unit Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, 2024/25, Observational Study
(Addis Ababa University, 2025-04-15) Mullu, Adissu; Ayele, Blen
Hand hygiene (HH) is recognized as the single most effective strategy for preventing health care–associated infections. In developing countries, data on hand hygiene compliance is available only for few health-care facilities. This study aimed to assess hand hygiene adherence of health-care workers working at ICU of TASH, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia