CURRICULUM VITAE OF DR. B. O. BOLAJI A. NAME: DR. BOLAJI, BENJAMIN OLUSOMI DATE OF BIRTH: 9th July 1959) DEPARTMENT: Anaesthesia DATE OF FIRST APPOINTMENT: University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin: Nigeria, 9th October, 1990 to 15th October 1998 University of Ilorin, Nigeria: 16th October 1998 STATUS ON FIRST APPOINTMENT: Lecturer I B. PRESENT STATUS: PRESENT SALARY: Senior Lecturer/Hon Consultant anaesthetist UASS 05 STEP 11 DATE OF LAST PROMOTION/PRESENT APPOINTMENT: 1st October, 2005 C i: UNIVERSITY EDUCATION WITH DATES: University College Hospital, Ibadan 1992-1997 (Residency training) University of Calabar 1990-1991 University of Ibadan 1977-1983 ii: SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION WITH DATES: King’s College, Lagos 1972-1977(Form 1-Higher School I) D. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES AND GRANTING BODIES: i. Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS, Anaesthesia 2010. i Fellowship of the Medical College in Anaesthesia (FMCA) 1998 Awarded by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Lagos ii. Diploma in Anaesthesiology (D.A.) 1992 Awarded by the University of Calabar, Nigeria iii Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). 1983 Awarded by the University of Ibadan, Nigeria iv West African School Certificate (WASC) 1976 Awarded by the West African Examinations Council, Lagos, Nigeria. 1 E. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMAS WITH DATES AND GRANTING BODIES: i FWACS (2010). Awarded by the West African College of Surgeons. ii FMCA (1998) Awarded by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Lagos. iii DA (1992) Awarded by the University of Calabar, Nigeria iv MBBS (1983) Awarded by the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. F. SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES, AWARDS: i King’s College Lagos scholar for the best overall student in Form 1 1972. Awarded scholarship throughout secondary education. ii Annual prize winner for excellent academic performance, King’s College, Lagos 1972 -1976. iii Grade I distinction. Aggregate 09, WASC 1976. iv Kwara State Scholarship for undergraduate medical education, 1978 – 1983. v. Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists’ award for excellent organizing ability of 2007 Scientific Conference as LOC Chairman. vi. Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists’ award for succesfully conducting 2007 Scientific Conference. vii. Senate Research Grant of N1,305,100:00 in an interdisciplinary research work on Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus in healthcare workers in critical units of a tertiary Nigerian Hospital, 2010 viii. Senate Research Grant of N468,424:00 in an interdisciplinary research work on Coagulation profiles in severe preeclampsia and eclampsia at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria, 2010 G: TRAINING PROGRAMMES ATTENDED: i. Several update/refresher courses in anaesthesia, research methodology organized by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria and the West African Postgraduate Medical College, 1993 -1997. ii In-house Seminar on Pensions Administration organized by the Federal Ministry of Health Abuja in collaboration with University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Ilorin Dec. 1994. iii Workshop on Negligence in Medical Practice organized by the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Ilorin, Nigeria. May 1998. iv Health Services Management workshop organized by the West African Postgraduate Medical College in collaboration with University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin August 1998. 2 v Workshop on Primary Trauma Care organized by the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthetists (WFSA) in collaboration with the Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos, Nigeria. Feb 2002. vi A 2-Day workshop on Productive Time Management and Performance Effectiveness for the staff of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin 17 -18 Dec 2002 organized by Bismat Associates Ltd. P.O. Box 4459, Ilorin. vii Workshop on 5-year Strategic Plan, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, September 2003. viii Pre-posting training of Community Based Experience and Services (COBES) Supervisors of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. ix Seminar on the Administration of the New Annual Performance Evaluation Report (APER) organized by the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Sept 2003. 8th Faculty Workshop, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, Dec 2003. x xi Capacity Building Seminar on Biomedical ethics organized by University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Dec 2004. xi Research methodology workshop organized by the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. March, 2005. xii Workshop on University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria, strategic plan 2006. xiii Clinical fellow in anaesthesia for renal transplant at Mansoura University, Egypt. WHO collaborating centre for Urology and Nephrolog.(6 weeks) August-Sept 2009. H. HONOURS, DISTINCTIONS AND MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: i Member, Nigerian Medical Association ii Member, Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria. iii Member, Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists. iv Member, Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences. v Member, National Prevention of Maternal Mortality (NPMM), Kwara State Branch. vi Member, West African Confederation of Societies of Anaesthetists. I. RESEARCH INTERESTS OR COMMISSIONED PROJECTS: i Completed a. Coagulation profiles in Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. b. Obstetric near miss events in Nigeria- A multi centre study. c. MRSA carriage rate among healthcare workers associated with the management of critically ill patients in a public health facility in Nigeria. 3 d. Sonographic, radiologic and anaesthetic correlations in predicting difficult intubation in patients with goiter. ii In progress a. Resuscitation b. Predictors of difficult airway management in goiter patients J. PUBLICATIONS: Publications in Local Journals 1. Bolaji BO, Oyedepo OO, Ige OA, Rahman GA, Olatoke SA, Agodinrin SO (2013). Anaesthesia for right adrenalectomy in a patient with phaeochromocytoma in a resource-challenged facilitycase report. The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences. Vol 20 (2): 36-39. Official publication of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. Available at :http://ajol.info/index. 2. Bolaji BO, Oyedepo OO, Abdulraheem IS, Oladipo AR (2012). Anaesthesia manpower and services in private hospitals in Ilorin, Nigeria: a preliminary survey. Savannah Journal of Medical Research and Practice. Vol 1 (2): 18-23. Official publication of the Nigerian Medical Association, Kwara State. Available at :http://ajol.info/index. 3. Bolaji B.O. (2009). Prolonged upper airway obstruction in an eclamptic- challenges of management. The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences Vol 16(2):50-53. Official publication of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. Available at: http://ajol.info/index.php/tjhc/article/view/45282/0 cited on 15-04-2010. 4. Olawumi H.O., Bolaji B.O.(2006). Blood utilization in elective surgical procedures in Ilorin. The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences Vol 13 No 1: 15 -17. Official publication of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. Available at: http://ajol.info/index.php/tjhc/article/view/36702. Cited on 15-04 2010 5. Adeniran J.O., Abdur-Rahman L., Bolaji B.O. (2006). Cervical teratoma in a neonate. The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences Vol 13 No 1: 40-41. Official publication of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. Available at: http://www.ajol.info/viewarticle.php?id=28696 cited on 15-04-2010 4 6. Bolaji B.O.(2005). A review of anaesthesia for orthopaedic surgery in the University Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria. Centrepoint – Science Edition. Vol 13 (No 1): 35-46. Published by Library and Publications Committee, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. Website: http://www.centrepointjournal.org 7. Odebode T.O., Adigun I.A. Bolaji B.O. (2004). Pattern and problems of myelomeningocoeles At Ilorin, Nigeria. The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences Vol 11 No 1: 10 -14. Official publication of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. 8. Bolaji B.O. (2004). Peri-operative blood glucose control using glucose-potassium-insulin (GKI) infusion. Report of two cases. The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences Vol 11 No 1: 45 49. Official publication of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. Publications in National Journals 9. Afolabi OA, Bolaji BO, Adebola SO, Ogah SA, Ologe FE (2013) Penetrating aero-digestive fish bone injury. Journal of Medicine in the tropics. Vol 15(2): 162-164. Official publication of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Jos, Jos Nigeria. Available at: http://www.jmedtropics.org/article.asp?issn=22767096;year=2013;volume=15;issue=2;spage=162;epage=164;aulast=Afolabi 10. Bolaji BO, Oyedepo OO, Rahman GA (2011). Anaesthesia management for thyroidectomy in a noneuthyroid patient following cardiac failure. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice Vol 14(4) :482-485 Official publication of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria. Availbale at: http://www.ajol.info/index.php/njcp/article/view/74579 (abstracts). Accessed 02/04/2012 11. Osayande O.O., Mahmoud A.O., Bolaji B.O. (2010) Comparison of topical lidocaine (2% gel) and injectable lidocaine (2% solution) for incision and curettage of chalazion in Ilorin, Nigeria. The Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal Vol 17:270-276. Official publication of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. 5 12. Alabi B.S., Bolaji B.O., Segun-Busari S, Aremu SK, Afolabi OA (2009). Outcome of grommet tube insertions among adult Nigerians with serous otitis media (Letter to Editor). Annals of African Medicine. Vol 8:281-2. Medknow Publications, B-9 Kanara Business Centre, off Link Road, Ghatkopar (E) Mumbai, India. Available at: http://www.annalsafrmed.org/text.asp?2009/8/4/281/59586 [cited 2010 Feb 11] 13. Oyedepo O.O., Bolaji B.O. (2009). Airway management dilemma in a patient with maxillofacial Injury. The Nigerian Medical Practitioner Vol 55:90-94. Published by SAME Ventures, P.O. Box 6420, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria. Available at: http://ajol.info/index.php/nmp/article/view/45439. cited 15/4/2010 14. Bolaji B.O., Oyedepo O.O.(2005). Difficult airway management in a patient with giant malignant goiter scheduled for thyroidectomy – case report. The Nigerian Medical Practitioner Vol 47 (No 5): 77-81. Published by SAME Ventures, P.O. Box 6420, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria. Available from: http://ajol.info/index.php/nmp/article/view/28798/0. cited 15-04-2010. 15. Adeniran J.O. Abdur-Rahman LO, Bolaji B.O. (2004). One-stage correction of intermediate imperforate anus in males: preliminary results. Nigerian Journal of Surgical Research Vol 6 (No 1-2): 11-13. Official publication of the Surgical Sciences Research Society, Zaria and Association of Surgeons of Nigeria, Zaria, Nigeria. Available at: http://www.bioline.org.br/request?sr04004 cited on 15-04-2010 16. Kolawole I.K. Bolaji B.O.(2002) Reasons for cancellation of elective surgery in Ilorin. Nigerian Journal of Surgical Research Vol 4 (No 2): 17-20. Official publication of the Surgical Sciences Research Society, Zaria and Association of Surgeons of Nigeria, Zaria, Nigeria. Available at: http://ajol.info/index.php/njsr/article/view/12166/0. cited 15-04-2010. 6 17. Kolawole I.K., Bolaji B.O. (2002). Subarachnoid block for lower abdominal and lower limb Surgery- UITH experience. Nigerian Journal of Medicine. Vol 11 (No 4): 153-155. Official publication of the National Association of Resident Doctors, Nigeria. Available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12955990. cited on 15-04-2010. Publications in International Journals 18. Ige OA, Bolaji BO, Kolawole IK (2013). The effect of wound infiltration with bupivacaine on pulmonary function after elective lower abdominal operations. African Health Sciences. Vol 13(3): 756 - 761 Official publication of Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda. Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v13i3.34 19. Suleiman ZA, Kolawole IK, Bolaji BO (2012). Evaluation of cardiovascular stimulation effects after induction of anaesthesia with ketamine. Journal of the West African College of Surgeons Vol 2(1):38-52. Official publications of the West African College of Surgeons Available at http://jwacs-jcoac.org 20. Omosofe FO, Bolaji BO, Kolawole IK, Makanjuola AB (2012). Comparative study of the haemodynamic effects of propofol and thiopentone in modified electroconvulsive therapy in Nigerians. West Afrcican Journal of Medicine. Vol 31 (3): 176-180. Official publication of the West African College of Physicians and the West African College of Surgeons. 21. Bolaji BO, Omosofe FO, Kolawole IK, Makanjuola AB (2012). Comparative effects of the haemodynamic responses of modified versus unmodified electroconvulsive therapy in Nigerians. Internet Journal of Anesthesiology Vol 30:3. DOI: 10.5580/2bb2 Published by Internet Scientific Publications LLC, 23, Rippling Creek Drive, Sugar Land, Texas 77479. USA Available at: http://www.ispub.com/journal/the-internet-journal-of-anesthesiology/volume30-number-3/. Accessed on 21st August, 2012. 7 22. Omosofe FO, Bolaji BO, Kolawole IK and Makanjuola AB (2012). Comparative effects of thiopentone and propofol on seizure duration and recovery following modified electroconvulsive therapy in Nigerians. Research Journal of Medical Sciences, 6: 7-12. Published by Medwell Journals Scientific Research Publishing Company, 308 Lasani Town, Faisalabad, Pakistan Available at: http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/medwelljournals/rjmsci/2012/7-12.pdf (20/10/2011). 23. Ige OA, Bolaji BO, Kolawole IK (2011). Opioid sparing effect of bupivacaine wound infiltration after lower abdominal operations (English and French translations). Journal of the West African College of Surgeons. Vol 1(3): 62-82. Official publications of the West African College of Surgeons Available at http://jwacs-jcoac.org 24. Dokumo DM, Faponle AF, Bolaji BO, Adenekan T, Olateju SOA (2011). Effects of lidocaine and KY jellies on sore throat, cough and hoarseness following endotracheal anaesthesia (English and French translation). Journal of the West African College of Surgeons. Vol 1(3): 44-61. Official publications of the West African College of Surgeons Available at http://jwacs-jcoac.org/lidocaine.htm 25. Fadeyi A, Adeboye MAN, Fowotade A, Nwabuisi C, Bolaji BO, Oyedepo OO, Adesiyun OO, Olanrewaju TO, Aderibigbe A, Salami AK, Desalu OO, Akanbi II AA, Raheem RA, Olalere A (2011). Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: Awareness, Knowledge and Disposition to Screening among Healthcare Workers in Critical Care Units of a Nigerian Hospital. West African Journal of Medicine Vol. 30(4): 282-287. Official publication of the West African College of Physicians and West African College of Surgeons Website: http://www.ajol.info/index.php/wajm/ 8 26. Saidu R, Bolaji BO, Latinwo, AWO, McIntosh CM, Alio A, Salihu H (2011). Repeat cesarean delivery as a risk factor for abnormal blood loss, blood transfusion, perinatal mortality. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Vol 31: 728-731 Published by Informa Healthcare, Mortimer House, 37-41 Mortimer Street, London, W1T 3JH.London 27. Bolaji BO, Oyedepo OO, Dunmade AD, Afolabi OA (2011). Negative pressure pulmonary oedema following adenoidectomy under general anaesthesia- case series. West African Journal of Medicine Vol 30 (2): 121-4 Official publication of the West African College of Physicians and West African College of Surgeons. Available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21984461. Accessed on 02/02/2012 28. Saidu R, Bolaji BO, Olatinwo AWO, McIntosh C, Alio A, Salihu H (2011). Maternal characteristics As Risk Factor of Abnormal Blood Loss among Women Enduring Repeat Cesarean Delivery. Research Journal of Medical Sciences, 5: 310-314 Published by Medwell Journals Scientific Research Publishing Company, 308 Lasani Town, Faisalabad, Pakistan. DOI: 10.3923/rjmsci.2011.310.314 URL: http://medwelljournals.com/abstract/?doi=rjmsci.2011.310.314 29. Fadeyi A , Bolaji BO, Oyedepo OO, Adesiyun OO, Adeboye MAN, Olarewaju TO, Aderibigbe A, Salami AK, Desalu OO, Fowotade A, Nwabuisi C, Akanbi II AA, Raheem RA, Olalere A (2010) Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carriage amongst healthcare workers of the critical care units in a Nigerian hospital. American Journal of Infectious Diseases Vol 6(No 1):18-23 Published by Science Publications, New York, United States of America. Available at: http://www.scipub.org/fulltext/ajid/ajid6118-23.pdf . cited on 28-10-2010. 30. Abdulkadir AY, Rahman GA, Kolawole IK, Bolaji BO (2010). Tracheal configuration as a radiographic predictor of difficult tracheal intubation in goiters. African Journal of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Vol 10:1-5 Journal of the Societies of Anaesthetists of West and East Africa. 9 31. Bolaji BO, Yusuf IF, Rahman GA, Kuranga SA, Oyedepo OO (2010), Comparative evaluation of 0.5% ropivacaine and 0.5% bupivacaine for day case inguinal herniorrhaphy in a Nigerian tertiary hospital (2010). African Journal of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Vol 10:10- 14 Journal of the Societies of Anaesthetists of West and East Africa. 32. Bolaji B.O., Nasir A.A., Adeniran J.O., Abdur-Rahman L.O., Oyedepo O.O. (2008). Post operative intensive care admissions of paediatric surgical patients in a Nigerian tertiary hospital: indications and evaluation of management outcome. African Journal of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Vol 8 (1):9-11. Journal of the Societies of Anaesthetists of West and East Africa. 33. Bolaji B.O., Adigun I.A (2006). Severe post burns contractures in two children scheduled for reconstructive surgery- challenges of airway management with limited resources. African Journal Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Vol 7 (No 1):14-18. Journal of the Societies of Anaesthetists of West and East Africa. 34. Bolaji B.O., Kolawole I.K (2005). The Intensive Care Unit of the University Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria. A Ten Year Review (1991-2001). The Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia Vol. 11 (issue 4): 146-150. Official publication of the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists, Johannesburg, South Africa Available at: http://www.sajaa.co.za/index.php/sajaa/article/view/40/49 [cited on 17/04/10] 35. Bolaji B.O., Kolawole I.K., Abdulrahman AAG (2003). Submucous dissection of the nasopharynx complicating nasotracheal intubation. The Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia Vol. 9 (No 5): 25-28. Official publication of the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists, Johannesburg, South Africa. Available at: http://www.sajaa.co.za/index.php/sajaa/article/view/147/155 (Full article cited 16/04/10) 36. Bolaji B.O. (2003). Airway obstruction following snake bite. A case report. African Journal of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Vol 4 (No 2): 17-20. Journal of the Societies of Anaesthetists of West and East Africa. 10 PAPERS ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION 37. Bolaji BO, Oyedepo OO, Saidu R, Olawumi HO, Aderibigbe SA, Fawole AA, Aboyeji AP, Balogun OR, Jimoh AAG, Adebisi SA. Coagulation profile in severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in Ilorin, Nigeria: Implications for anaesthetic management in operative obstetrics. West African Journal of Medicine. Accepted 13th June 2014. Official publication of the West African College of Physicians and West African College of Surgeons. 38. Bolaji BO, Oyedepo OO, Saidu R, Aderibigbe SA, Fawole AA, Balogun OR, Aboyeji AP, Jimoh AAG, Olawumi HO, Adebisi SA. Epidemiology of severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in Ilorin. Centrepoint Journal (Science Edition). Accepted 8th July 2013. Published by the Library and Publications Committee, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Website: http://www.centrepointjournal.org 39. Yusuf AS, Suleiman ZA, Olaoye I, Bolaji BO, Adeleke NA, Odebode TO (2014). Outcomes of intensive care management of traumatic brain injury in a resource-challenged tertiary health centre. West African Journal of Medicine. Accepted 16th June 2014. Official publication of the West African College of Physicians and West African College of Surgeons. ABSTRACTS IN EDITED PAPER 40. Odebode T.O., Bolaji B.O. (2010). Outcome of intensive care management of neurosurgical patients before and after the commencement of neurosurgical service in a resource poor centre: A Nigerian perspective. The Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal Vol 17(Suppl):31-32 Official publication of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. K. MAJOR CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITH PAPERS READ: i. 54th Annual Conference of the West African College of Surgeons, Kumasi Ghana. Feb 2014. ii. West African Confederation of Societies of Anaesthetists (WACSA). Lagos November 2013. iii Participant at Pan African Anaesthesia Symposium. Theme: “Scaling up Safe Delivery of Anaesthesia in Children”. Nairobi, Kenya June 22-23, 2008. iv Alabi B.S., Bolaji B.O., Segun-Busari S., Dunmade A.D., Afolabi O.A., Aremu S.K.(2008) Day case Grommet tube insertions among adult Nigerians with serous otitis media: a Preliminary study. 48th Annual Conference of the West African College of Surgeons, Freetown, Sierra Leone. 11 v Nasir A.A., Bolaji B.O., Adeniran J.O., Abdur-Rahman L.O. (2007). Pattern and outcome of Intensive Care Unit admissions of paediatric patients following surgery in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: A ten year review. 15th Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) in collaboration with The World Federation of Societies of Anaesthetists (WFSA), Ilorin, Nigeria. vi Bolaji B.O., Odebode T.O. (2007). Outcome of intensive care of neurosurgical patients before and after the establishment of a neurosurgical service in a tertiary hospital A Nigerian perspective. 15th Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) in collaboration with The World Federation of Societies of Anaesthetists (WFSA), Ilorin, Nigeria. vii. Adigun A.I., Bolaji B.O.(2003). Severe post burn facial contractures in two children scheduled for reconstructive surgery – challenges of airway management with limited resources. The Nigerian Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (NAPRAS) Annual Conference. Maiduguri, Nigeria. viii. Odebode T.O., Adigun A.I., Bolaji B.O. (2004). Pattern and problems of myelomeningocoeles at Ilorin, Nigeria. 37th Biannual Scientific and General Meeting of the Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences, Ilorin. ix Kolawole I.K., Bolaji B.O., Oyewole E.O., Oyedepo O.O. (2003). Glycaemic response to anaesthesia and surgery in fasted Nigerian adults: A preliminary report. 11th Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) in collaboration with The Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland, Kaduna, Nigeria. x. Odebode T.O., Adigun I.A., Bolaji B.O. (2002). Thoracolumbar myelomeningocoele in the African child- Treat or not treat? 40th Annual Scientific Conference of the Association of Radiologists of West Africa (ARAWA), Ilorin, Nigeria. xi Bolaji B.O.(2002). Perioperative blood glucose control using glucose-insulin-potassium infusion in our environment. 40th Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Surgical Research Society, Ilorin, Nigeria. xii Kolawole I.K., Bolaji B.O. (2000). Subarachnoid block for lower abdominal and lower limb Surgery- UITH experience. 8th Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists(NSA), Sagamu, Nigeria. xiii. Kolawole I.K. Bolaji B.O.(2002) Reasons for cancellation of elective surgery at the University Ilorin Teaching Hospital. 8th Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists(NSA), Sagamu, Nigeria. 12 L. INFORMATION ON FELLOWSHIP THESES SUPERVISED. i. A book of twelve case reports illustrating various aspects of anaesthesia. Dr. O.O. Oyedepo (FMCA), UITH, Ilorin. 2006. Completed. Submitted to National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria for Fellowship award. Collaborative supervision. ii. A book of twelve case reports illustrating various aspects of anaesthesia. Dr. Adenekan. (FWACS), OAUTHC, Ile Ife. 2006. Completed. Submitted to West African College of Surgeons for Fellowship award. Collaborative supervision. iii. Comparison of the effectiveness of thiopentone with propofol in electroconvulsive therapy. Dr. O.S. Omosofe (FMCA), UITH, Ilorin. 2009. Completed. Submitted to National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria for Fellowship award. Collaborative supervision iv. The effect of wound infiltration with bupivacaine on pulmonary function after elective lower abdominal operations. Dr. O.A. Ige (FWACS), UITH, Ilorin. 2008. Completed. Submitted to West African College of Surgeons for Fellowship award. Collaborative supervision v. Comparison of topical and injectable lidocaine for incision and curettage for chalazion in Ilorin, Nigeria. Dr. O.O. Osyande (FMCOphthal), UITH, Ilorin. 2007. Completed. Submitted to National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria for Fellowship award. Collaborative supervision. vi. Comparison of the efficacy of second dose of sodium thiopentone with fentanyl in attenuating haemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation in hypertensive patients Dr. O.O. Oyewole (FWACS), UITH, Ilorin. 2008. Completed. Submitted to West African College of Surgeons for Fellowship award. Collaborative supervision. vii. Evaluation of the efficacy of oral clonidine premedication in attenuating cardiostimulatory effects of ketamine. Dr. Z.A. Suleiman (FWACS), UITH, Ilorin. 2010. Completed. To be submitted to The West African College of Surgeons in for Fellowship award. Collaborative supervision viii. Comparative trial of combined metoclopramide + dexamethasone versus dexamethasone in post operative nausea and vomiting in gynaecological surgeries. Dr. O.T. Orewole (FMCA), UITH, Ilorin. 2010. Completed. Submitted to the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria for Fellowship award. Collaborative supervision. ix. Dose related effects of oral clonidine premedication on bupivacaine spinal anaesthesia. Dr M.B. Adegboye (FWACS), UITH, Ilorin 2012. Completed. Submitted to the West African College of Surgeons for the award of FWACS. Collaborative supervision x. Mode of delivery following epidural analgesia for labour using 0.125% bupivacaine versus 0.1% bupivacaine combined with 0.002% fentanyl. Dr A.O. Alao (FWACS), UITH, Ilorin. 2012. Completed. Submitted to the West African College of Surgeons for the award of FWACS. 13 xi. Preloading before spinal anaesthesia in Caesarean section: a comparison between colloid and crystalloid. Dr Y.A. Olurode (FMCA), UITH, Ilorin. 2012. Completed. Submitted to the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria for the award of FMCA. Collaborative supervision. xii. A comparison of the effects of General Anaesthesia and Regional Anaesthesia on the endocrine and metabolic response to surgery. Dr O.S. Oladejo (FWACS), UITH, Ilorin. 2013 Completed. Submitted to the West African College of Surgeons for the award of FWACS, 2013. Collaborative supervision. xiii. Incidence and severity of hypotension associated with spinal anaesthesia in preeclamptic compared with healthy parturients. Dr O.W. Adeyemi (FWACS), UITH Ilorin 2014. Completed. Submitted to the West African College of Surgeons for the award of FWACS. Collaborative supervision. xiv. Evaluation of the effectiveness of ketamine for pre-emptive analgesia in patients scheduled for elective thyroidectomy. Dr J.O. Oni, UITH, Ilorin. Not Completed. To be submitted to the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria 2015 for the award of FMCA. Collaborative supervision. xv. Dr N.T. Isiak. Not completed. To be submitted to the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria for the award of the FMCA in 2015. xiv. Morphine postoperative analgesia: an evaluation of subcutaneous administration in the management of postoperative pain after Caesarean section. Dr Oyewopo, UITH, Ilorin. Not completed. To be submitted to the West African College of Surgeons for the award of FWACS, 2015. Collaborative supervision. xv. An intrasubject comparison of two doses of suxamethonium chloride in modified electroconvulsive therapy in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital. Dr Aaron, OAUTH, Ile Ife. Not completed. To be submitted to the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in Nov 2014 for the award of FMCA. Collaborative supervision. M. HOBBIES: Current affairs, athletics N. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THREE REFEREES: i Prof A. I. Eshiet, MBBS, DA, FMCA. Department of Anaesthesia, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar. Calabar. 14 ii Prof S.A. Agaja, MBBS, FRCS, FWACS Trauma and Orthopaedic Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Ilorin, Ilorin. iii. Dr O.O. Oladapo, MBBS, DA, FMCA, FWACS. Director, Lagos State School of Anaesthesiology, General Hospital, Badagry. Lagos State. SIGNATURE: 15