The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in acute hospital admissions is 20.9% with 11.7% of admissions having chronic symptoms with normal spirometry. There was significant co-morbidity with vascular disease.

Pulmonary complications are among the most frequent causes of morbidity and mortality in tracheo-oesophageal malformations. Pulmonary complaints developing in patients with oesophageal atresia and persisting until adolescence may be attributed to delayed maturation of pulmonary parenchyma.

There is an overwhelming deficiency in the knowledge, perception and practice of neonatal pain management at tertiary level institutions in Kingston, Jamaica. There is the urgent need for education of healthcare professionals on neonatal pain. This will in turn facilitate change in perception, and eventually, along with the institution of local policies and protocols, influence practice.

Most extravenous leaks have relatively minor sequelae but severe tissue injuries have been reported. Extravasation may be unavoidable, but if appropriate measures are implemented promptly, morbidity can be greatly reduced. All medical and nursing personnel must be familiar with the protocols for treating the extravasation of drugs which have the potential for tissue damage.

The skin and mucous membranes are frequently affected in HIV infection. This study investigates and documents the spectrum and frequency of these disorders.