Uniniger Teaching Hospital Iyienu

01/12/2025

New Month, Same Commitment to Quality Healthcare.
From all of us at Uniniger teaching hospital Iyienu, stay healthy, stay safe.

21/11/2025

The video below shows participants performing Adult CPR 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths, the proven sequence that keeps blood and oxygen flowing until advanced help arrives.

BEFORE STARTING CPR;

1. Ensure the scene is safe — check for fire, traffic, or any danger.

2. Check responsiveness — tap the victim and shout, “Are you okay?”

3. Call for help immediately_ send someone to call emergency services and bring an AED. If you’re alone with an adult, call first before starting CPR.

STEP-BY-STEPCPR PROCEDURE

1. Position the victim flat on their back on a firm surface.

2. Check breathing: open the airway with a head tilt–chin lift and look for normal breathing for 10 seconds. If absent or only gasping, start CPR.

3. Hand placement: place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest, the other hand on top, fingers interlocked. Keep arms straight, shoulders directly above your hands.

4. Chest compressions (30): press hard and fast in the center of the chest, allowing full recoil between compressions.

5. Rescue breaths (2): after 30 compressions, give 2 breaths, each lasting 1 second, just enough to make the chest rise.

6. Continue the cycle of 30 compressions to 2 breaths until professional help arrives or an AED is ready.

7. Use the AED immediately when available apply the pads and follow the prompts.

“The video below shows our participants carrying out Adult CPR (30:2) with proper technique,strong compressions, controlled breaths, and coordinated teamwork. BLS is a skill everyone should know, especially in healthcare. You never know whose life may depend on you.

21/11/2025

DAY 1: BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)

“When a life is hanging by a thread, the best chance is the person who knows what to do.”

Last week, we concluded our transformative American Heart Association-certified BLS (Basic Life Support), BONEP (Basic Obstetric Neonatal Emergency Program) & ECP (Emergebcy Care Provider) training at the University of the Niger Uniniger Teaching Hospital Iyienu Teaching Hospital Iyienu, hosted by the hospital management and facilitated by our inspiring and dedicated DA, Rev’d Nonso'Prof' Stanley Anene.

WHAT IS BLS?

Basic Life Support (BLS) is the essential, time-critical care given to someone whose heart has stopped, who is not breathing, or who has collapsed.

It is a skill that everyone should know - especially those in the healthcare field; because emergencies don’t announce themselves, and you never know whose life may depend on you.

CORE COMPONENTS OF BLS;
* Early Recognition of Cardiac Arrest
Spotting unresponsiveness, lack of breathing, or gasping immediately.

* High-Quality CPR
Effective compressions for adults, children, and infants - the very action that keeps blood circulating, and buys time.

* Use of the AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Safely applying pads, analyzing rhythm, and delivering shocks that can restart a heart.

* Airway & Breathing Management
Opening the airway, giving rescue breaths, and maintaining ventilation.

* Choking Relief
Life-saving techniques for adults, children, and infants experiencing airway obstruction.

* Scene Safety & Emergency Activation
Staying safe, calling for help, and coordinating a fast, efficient response.

WHY DOES BLS MATTER?

* It's important Because every second between collapse and action determines survival.
* Because CPR and early defibrillation can double or even triple survival chances.
* And the last but not the least the person standing beside a victim is often the first and only hope.

BLS empowers you to step forward with confidence when it matters most.

01/11/2025

Welcome to November

30/10/2025

Drinking Water is Not Enough, You’re Still Dehydrated!

Wait, before you raise that bottle yes, you drink water, but do you drink it right?

Most people assume hydration simply means drinking enough water.
But you can drink 3 liters a day and still be dehydrated!

Why?
Because hydration is not just about intake it’s about absorption and balance.

Your body doesn’t just need plain water; it needs the right conditions to retain it.

🚫 When you drink only when you’re thirsty, your body is already signaling distress that’s late hydration.
🚫 When you gulp down too much water at once, you dilute essential minerals like sodium and potassium leading to fatigue or even dizziness.
🚫 When you avoid fruits and electrolytes, your cells stay “dry” like pouring water on sealed ground; it just runs off.

Here’s how to hydrate the right way:
✅ Sip water slowly and frequently throughout the day not all at once.
✅ Eat water-rich fruits like cucumber, watermelon, and oranges they hydrate cell by cell.
✅ Add a pinch of salt or drink coconut water occasionally to replace lost electrolytes.
✅ Swap sugary soft drinks for natural fluids — zobo, smoothies, or infused water.

Signs you might already be dehydrated:
• Dry lips or tongue
• Headache or light-headedness
• Tiredness even after resting
• Dark urine or infrequent urination
• Difficulty focusing or “brain fog”

Your body is over 60% water but your health depends on how well that water circulates and nourishes your cells.

So today, don’t just drink water.
Hydrate with wisdom. Absorb life.

24/10/2025

🌍 World Polio Day – October 24th

Let’s Keep Polio in the Past!

Polio (Poliomyelitis) is a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects children under the age of 5, leading to irreversible paralysis and, in severe cases, death. Yet — the good news is — it can be completely prevented through vaccination.

Thanks to consistent global immunization efforts, polio cases have been reduced by over 99% worldwide, saving millions of children from disability. But the fight is not over a single unvaccinated child can put thousands at risk.

💉 Vaccination is our strongest weapon!
It’s safe, free, and effective. Each drop of the polio vaccine represents hope hope for a generation that will never know the pain of paralysis caused by polio.

At University on the Niger Teaching Hospital, Iyienu, we join the global community in raising awareness, supporting vaccination drives, and reaffirming our commitment to a polio-free world.

Together, we can make history
✨ End Polio Now. Protect every child.

24/10/2025

23/10/2025

Take a good look at the skin surrounding the nipple; look at the nipple also. It is called dimpling of the skin, like the skin on an orange or lemon. Sometimes, this is what breast cancer looks like. This is known as Peau d'orange, (ORANGE PEEL) and can happen when cancer cells block the lymph drainage of the breast, resulting in fluid accumulation in the breast tissue leading to dimpling. Cancer is not the only cause of this, but if you see this, SEE A DOCTOR ASAP! It's breast cancer awareness month. Let your wife, sisters, daughters and female friends know the signs to look for to make an early detection. We don't pray for breast cancer but early detection saves life.

16/10/2025

WHAT EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FIBROID.

Fibroid is one of those health conditions many women silently deal with, yet very few really understand what it is or how it develops. So let’s learn together today

Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around a woman’s uterus (the womb). They vary in size some are as small as a seed, while others can grow so large that they distort the shape of the womb.
But here’s the interesting part: no one can point to one single cause of fibroid. It’s not something you get from eating one food or doing one thing wrong. It’s a combination of factors especially hormones, genes, and lifestyle.

1. Hormones (Estrogen & Progesterone)

These are the female hormones that control our menstrual cycle. When their levels are high — especially estrogen — the tissues in the womb grow faster. That’s why fibroids often appear during a woman’s reproductive years and tend to shrink after menopause when these hormones drop.

2. Family History

If your mother, sister, or grandmother had fibroids, your chances are higher too. It runs in families — meaning genetics plays a big role.

3. Diet & Lifestyle

Too much red meat, processed food, fried snacks, alcohol, and sugary drinks can increase estrogen levels in the body.
But when you eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and drink enough water, you help your hormones stay balanced.
Also, obesity increases the risk because fat cells produce estrogen and excess estrogen can trigger fibroid growth.

4. Stress

Stress may not directly cause fibroids, but it disrupts your hormones and can make existing fibroids grow faster. So yes, rest and peace of mind are also part of your health care.

5. Hormonal Medications

Certain birth control pills and fertility drugs that contain high levels of estrogen can stimulate fibroid growth. That’s why it’s important to use medications prescribed by a doctor and not self-medicate.

6. Pregnancy & Menstrual Factors

Women who start menstruating early or have never been pregnant tend to have a higher risk because of long exposure to estrogen.

7. Vitamin D Deficiency

Studies show that women who don’t get enough vitamin D are more likely to develop fibroids. So a little sunlight, eggs, milk, and fish oil can help too.

So what are the signs you may have fibroid?
📌Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
📌Lower abdominal pain or pressure
📌Frequent urination or difficulty emptying your bladder
📌Back pain or leg pain
📌 Swelling of the lower abdomen
📌 Difficulty getting pregnant

If you notice these signs, please don’t panic fibroids are not cancer, and they can be managed medically or surgically depending on the size and symptoms. The key is early detection and proper medical guidance.

16/09/2025

LOW BLOOD SUGAR

Did you know that low blood sugar is not just something people with diabetes need to worry about? 😬

You see, it can happen to anyone, and it can cause symptoms like shaking, dizziness, confusion, and even fainting!

Check my comments below 👇🏾 to learn what causes it, how to spot the early signs, and what to do if your blood sugar drops too low.