Publications by authors named "A Al-Khotani"
Article Synopsis
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) occurs in 1-2 per 1000 term live births and can lead to severe disabilities; therapeutic hypothermia is the standard treatment but can be costly, prompting exploration of low-cost alternatives like passive cooling.
- A study comparing passive cooling to active machine cooling in neonates with HIE showed similar short-term renal outcomes, with no significant differences in creatinine levels over time or in chronic kidney disease and neurodevelopmental issues long-term.
- Although results were similar, there was a slight trend of higher creatinine levels in the passive cooling group and a longer hospital stay, indicating a need for larger studies to further evaluate the impacts of these cooling methods.
Objective: At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was recommended to provide emergency dental care and avoid aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) when possible. This study aimed to determine how Saudi Arabian pediatric patients utilized emergency dental services at the national level at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and what situations required an AGP.
Methods: Data was collected from all Ministry of Health dental facilities in Saudi Arabia between March and May 2020.
Objective: To assess the current practice in using volume-targeted ventilation among neonatologists working at the Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) of Saudi Arabia.
Methods: The questionnaire was provided electronically to 153 practicing Neonatologists working in 39 NICUs. The survey's results were received and statistically analyzed.
Forty years ago, General Professor Dr. Khalaf Al-Mouteary established the first neurosurgical department in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Here, we explored various pieces of evidence on the progress and inclusion of Saudi female pioneers in the neurosurgical workforce of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIschemic limb lesions occasionally occur in neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care units. Known risk factors include the placement of arterial catheters, arterial punctures to obtain blood samples, and the use of vasoactive/vasopressor medications for hypotension. Prolonged peripheral tissue ischemia may result in serious complications, and successful management depends on early detection, proper assessment, and the institution of appropriate intervention.
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