Dr. Chukwudi Samuel Ojiakor
Dr. Chukwudi Samuel Ojiakor is a SENIOR LECTURER in ANAESTHESIOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Samuel Chukwudi Ojiakor a lecturer at the Department of Anaesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus.
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Address: | Anaesthesiology, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ANAESTHESIOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF POLICY AND STRATEGI STUDIES, KURU (February, 2020) January, 2020 to February, 2020 ANI LEADERSHIP AND POLICY |
| 2 | DEPT. OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI (March, 2017) December, 2010 to December, 2015 FWACS ANAESTHESIOLOGY |
| 3 | GANGA MULTI-SPECIALIST MEDICAL CENTRE (May, 2013) March, 2012 to February, 2013 FRAPM PAIN MEDICINE & REGIONAL ANAESTHESIA |
| 4 | COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN (June, 2006) October, 1997 to October, 2005 M,B;B,S MEDICINE & SURGERY |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA October, 2019 to January, 2022 |
| 2 | HEAD OF PAIN & PALLIATIVE UNIT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI November, 2016 to Present |
| 3 | CHAIRMAN LOC, PHYSICIAN WEEK, NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION October, 2016 to Present |
| 4 | VICE CHAIRMAN, NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION January, 2016 to December, 2018 |
| 5 | VICE CHAIRMAN, CHURCH BOARD, LIVING FAITH CHURCH (WINNERS CHAPEL) December, 2015 to November, 2017 |
| 6 | VICE CHAIRMAN, SCHOOL BOARD, KINGDOM HERITAGE MODEL SCHOOL, NNEWI November, 2014 to December, 2017 |
| 7 | SECRETARY, NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION January, 2014 to December, 2016 |
| 8 | CHIEF RESIDENT, DEPT OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI January, 2010 to December, 2012 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Obi -Nwosu Amaka L, Nwosu Betrand O, Ezemenahi Sylvia I, Obi-Nwosu Daniella I,Nwosu Chinekwu S, Azudialu Bede C, Ojiakor Chukwudi S, Umeh Uche M, Izuchukwu Emeka C, Ofiaeli Chika F, Ulochukwu Chinyere M.. (2024, March), "Anthropometric Predictors of Health-Related Quality of life in Obese Patients Attending a tertiary Hospital in Nnewi, South-East Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 27, (Issue 3), pp 376-382 |
| 2 | Obi -Nwosu Amaka L, Nwosu Betrand O, Ojiakor Chukwudi S, Nwaeju Ifeanyi K, Ulochukwu Chinyere M, Obi-Nwosu Ifechukwu D. (2023, July), "Giant Bartolins Cyst in a sexually Active widow: Management and Aspects of neglected sexuality", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 35, (Issue 17), pp 76-80 |
| 3 | Amaka Lovelyn Obi -Nwosu, Betrand Obi Nwosu, Syivia Isioma Ezemenahi, Bede Chinedu Azudialu, Chinekwu Skye Nwosu, Samuel Chukwudi Ojiakor, Chinyere Maryann Ulochukwu, Ifechukwu Daniella Obi-Nwosu, Chika Ifeoma Ofiaeli. (2023, July), "Health Related Quality of Life of Obese Patients presenting at the General outpatient clinic in a tertiary hospital in south eastern Nigeria", Tropical Journal of Medical Research- TJMR, Vol. 22, (Issue 1), pp 145-155 |
| 4 | OBI-NWOSU Amaka Lovelyn, UBAJAKA Chika Florence, ONWUEGBUSI Ebelechukwu Emmanuella, NWOSU Betrand Obi, EZEMENZHI Silvia Isioma, OKOH Emeka Emmanuel, OJIAKOR Samuel Chukwudi, NWOSU Chinekwu Skye, ULOCHUKWU Chinyere Maryann, AZUDIALU Bede Chinedu.. (2023, December), "Reproductive Health Challenges of Rural Female Adolescents in Rural Area of South Eastern Nigeria", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 35, (Issue 2), pp 33-43 |
| 5 | OJIAKOR SC, OBIDIKE A, OKEKE K, OGELLE M, ONYEJIAKU L, UMEOBI C, NNAMANI C, OBI-NWOSU A, ELEJE G.. (2022, August), "Prescription Pattern of Analgesics for Post Caesarean section Pain in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching HospitaNnewi, South East, Nigeria.l,", Tropical Journal of Medical Research- TJMR, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 163-168 |
| 6 | OJIAKOR SC, EDOMWONYI NP, UMEH BUO. (2022, August), "The Effect of Addition of Clonidine to Bupivacaine in Caudal Block on the Duration of Analgesia in Children Undergoing Herniotomy.", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 34, (Issue -3), pp 74-83 |
| 7 | • Ojiakor SC., Nkwerem SP, Ushie SN, Emejulu JKC, Obidike AB, Ugwunne CA, Ekweogwu OC, Okeke PC, Okeke KN.. (2022, April), "A Review of Admission Pattern in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a Tertiary Health Institution in Southeast Nigeria.", Tropical Journal of Medical Research- TJMR, Vol. -23, (Issue 1), pp 11-16 |
| 8 | • Biccard BM et al, Ojiakor S.. (2021, ), "Patient Care And Clinical Outcomes For Patient With Covid- 19 Infections Admitted To African High-care Or Intensive Care Units (ACCCOS): A Multicentre, Prospective, Observational Cohort Study.", The Lancet, Vol. 397, (Issue 10288), pp 1885-1894 |
| 9 | • Ugwu JO, Etukokwu KC, Modekwe VI, Ekwunife HO, Ojiakor SC, Ilokanuno CN, et al.. (2021, ), "Pentalogy Of Cantrell: Reconstructive Challenges Of Two Complete Cases In A Resource- Constrained Setting.", . J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg, (Issue 26), pp 259-61 |
| 10 | • Ojiakor SC, Edomnwoyi NP, Umeh BUO.. (2021, ), "The Association Of Clonidine With Bupivacaine In Claudal Analgesia For Children.", International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp . 244 – 254. |
| 11 | • Ojiakor SC., Afam BO, Kenneth NO, George UE,Nnamani CP, Obi-Nwosu AL, Egeonu RO, Ofojebe CJ.. (2021, ), "Factors Associated With Demand For Analgesia Among Women In Labour At A Tertiary Hospital In Nnewi, South-East, Nigeria.", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 008-013 |
| 12 | • Ojiakor SC, Dikshit A, Balavenkatsubraminan J. (2021, ), "Low Dose Intrathecal Clonidine As An Adjuvant To Itrathecal Hyperbaric Bupivacaine In Geriatric Orthopedic Population. A Pilot Study", . IJARESM, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 13-19 |
| 13 | • Ojiakor CS, Obidike BA, Okeke NK, Eleje UG, Okechukwu CZ, Umeadi NE.. (2021, ), "Timely Anaesthetic Intervention Improves Feto-Maternal Outcome After Severe Abruptio Placenta- A Case Report.", JMSCR, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 65-68. |
| 14 | • Ojiakor SC, Balavenkatsubraminan J, Amit D.. (2021, ), "Modified Prone Positioning After Spinal Anaesthesia For Tendon Achilles Surgery; Retrospective Analysis Of 25 Cases.", International Journal of Advanced Academic Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 27-31 |
| 15 | Onyeka TC, Iloanusi N, Namisango, E, Onu JU, Okunade KS, Mohammed AD et al, Ojiakor S.. (2020, ), ". Project Opus: Dvelopment And Evaluation Of An Electronic Platform For Pain Management Education Of Medical Undergraduates In Resource-limited Settings", PLoS One, Vol. 15, (Issue 12), pp 1-20 |
| 16 | • Ojiakor SC., Afam BO, Kenneth NO, George UE, Chima PU, Chiamaka OO.. (2020, ), "Challenges And Successful Management Of Chronic Post Dural Headache Using Epidural Blood Patch In Low-income Setting. Case Report", Biomid; Sci S. Tech Res, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 17 | • Emejulu JKC, Nkwerem SP, Ekweogwu O C, Okechukwu E, Umeokafor CC, Ojiakor S C.. (2020, January), "Ultrasound Guided Extraction Of Intracranial Bullet, An Option In A Resource Poor Setting.", Archives of Neurosurgery in Africa, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 63-68 |
| 18 | • Osinaike B, et al, Ojiakor S. (2019, ), "Nigerian Surgical Outcomes- A Report Of 7-Day Prospective Cohort Study And External Validation Of The African Surgical Outcomes Study Surgical Risk Calculator.", Int J Surg., (Issue 19), pp 30129-30133 |
| 19 | • Ojiakor S.C.. (2015, ), ". Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Current Guidelines", MediZik, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 49-52 |
| 20 | • Ojiakor S.C.. (2009, ), "Anti-Health Culture: A Demonstration Of Civil Ignorance.", Pro-lifemagazine:, Vol. 10, (Issue 18) |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | • Ojiakor SC., Afam BO, Kenneth NO, George UE, OGELLE MC, ONYEJIAKU LC,UMOBI CP, NNAMANI CP, OBI-NWOSU AL. (2021, December), "PRESCRIPTION PATTERN OF ANALGESIC FOR POST CASAREAN SECTION PAIN IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI, SOUTH EAST NIGERIA", MEDICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
| 2 | OJIAKOR SC, OBIDIKE A, OKEKE K. (2019, July), "DEMAND FOR EPIDURAL ANALGESIA AMONG LABOURING WOMEN IN NAUTH", |
| 3 | OJIAKOR SC, CHUKWU E, ICHOKU J. (2018, August), "THE EFFECT OF INTRODUCTION OF ANAESTHESIA SUPPLY PACK SYSTEM ON THEATRE TURNARROUND TIME IN NAUTH", |
| 4 | OJIAKOR SC, EDOMWONYI NP, UMEH BUO. (2017, March), "ADDITION OF BUPIVACAINE CAUDAL ANALGESIA FOR POST HERNIOTOMY PAIN MANAGEMENT IN CHILDREN: PART II DESSERTATION SUBMITTED TO WACS, 2015", |
| 5 | OJIAKOR SC. (2014, June), "MODIFIED PRONE POSITIONING AFTER SPINAL ANAESTHESIA FOR TENDON ACHILES SURGERY; PRESENTED AT 1ST EMERITUS PROF NWAKO /NMA SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Effect of cartoon on preoperative anxiety in children scheduled for Adenotonsilectomy in NAUTH Nnewi" (2008). Ongoing Doctorate project by Dr. Kenneth Nonso Okeke |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "FELLOWSHIP CERTIFICATE" (October, 2012 to May, 2013). Completed sponsored grant by GANGA MULTI-SPECIALIST MEDICAL CENTRE |
| 2 | Collaborator: "PAIN FREE HOSPITAL INITIATIVE" (February, 2018). Ongoing sponsored grant by AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY/ FMOH |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "FIFTH MBBS EXAMINATION" (January, 2022 to February, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Faculty standing committee on Endowment and Fund raising" (March, 2021) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty standing committee on Workshop and Ceremony" (March, 2021) |
| 3 | Convener, "Dr Ojiakor Medical outreach to Umuonaga village, Awka" (December, 2019 to December, 2019) |
| 4 | Vice Chairman, "NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION" (December, 2016 to December, 2018) |
| 5 | Head of Pain &Palliative Care, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI" (October, 2016) |
| 6 | Vice Chairman, Church Board, "LIVING FAITH CHURCH (WINNERS CHAPEL), Nnewi." (January, 2015 to October, 2017) |
| 7 | Vice Chairman, School Board, "KINGDOM HERITAGE MODEL SCHOOL, NNEWI" (March, 2015 to September, 2017) |
| 8 | Secretary, "NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION" (December, 2014 to December, 2016) |
| 9 | Chief Resident, Dept of Anaesthesiology, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI" (October, 2009 to December, 2012) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Graduate Member, "AFRICAN PAIN & PALLIATIVE CARE SOCIETY" (member since 2017), https://.www.uicc.org |
| 2 | Affiliate Member, "WORLD FEDERATION OF SOCIETY OF ANAESTHETISTS" (member since 2012), https://wfsahq.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ANAESTHETISTS" (member since 2010), http://www.nsanigeria.ng |
| 4 | Full Member, "NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION" (member since 2006), https://nationalnma.org |
| 5 | Fellow Member, "CHRISTAIN ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA" (member since 1996), https://canng.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "World Congress of Anaesthesiologists", (World Federation Societies of Anaesthesiologists), 3rd March, 2024 to 3rd July, 2024; Singapore |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "60TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEEETING AND SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE", (WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS), 17th February, 2020 to 20th February, 2020; ABUJA |
| 2 | "ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING/ SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE", (NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION), 19th July, 2018 to 19th July, 2018; AWKA |
| 3 | "ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING/ SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE", (NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION), AGULU |
| 4 | "WORKSHOP ON PAIN FREE HOSPITAL INITIATIVE", (AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY& NAUTH), NAUTH, NNEWI |
| 5 | "57TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE", (WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS), BURKINA FASO |
| 6 | "ACHIEVING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN NIGERIA: THE ROAD MAP", (NAUTH RESEARCH SOCIETY), NNEWI |
| 7 | "MULTI-SPECIALTY MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY WORKSHOP", (NAUTH, NNEWI), NNEWI |
| 8 | "TRAINING OF EXAMINERS ON THE USE OF OBJECTIVE STRUCTURED CLINICAL EXAMINATION(OSCE)", (FACULTY OF ANAESTHESIA, WACS), UCH, IBADAN |
| 9 | "HEALTH MANAGEMENT& ETHICS COURSE", (WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS), UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN |
| 10 | "ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING/ SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE", (NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION), NNEWI |
| 11 | "ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING/ SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE", (NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ANAESTHETISTS), CALABAR |