August 2019

Therapeutic Apheresis in St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos

Therapeutic Apheresis is a medical technology in which the blood of a person is passed through an apparatus that separates out one particular blood constituent and returns the blood remainder to the circulation. It selectively removes cells or other targeted abnormal substances from the blood circulation; it is used for the treatment of conditions in […]

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Organophosphate Poisoning 2: Prevention, Treatment and Care

PREVENTION: Prevention efforts include banning every toxic types of OP. Among those who work with pesticides the use of protective clothing and showering before going home is also useful. General measures such as oxygen and intravenous fluids are also recommended. Attempts to decontaminate the stomach, with activated charcoal or other means, has not been shown to be useful. While there is a

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Vascular Access Camp: St. Nicholas Hospital to Provide Free Procedure for Patients

As part of our CSR efforts, St. Nicholas Hospital in partnership with Nathan Kidney Foundation will provide FREE procedure to create Arteriovenous Fistulae for patients who require dialysis on Wednesday, 7th August, 2019. This procedure will be available to both registered and non-registered patients at the hospital’s theatres. Vascular Access Camp will hold on Wednesday,

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