Publications by authors named "Ammar Hamdan"
Background: Antibiotic-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii is a continuously-emerging worldwide health crisis, with mortality rates approaching 50% in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. The objective of this study was to evaluate regional, patient-related, and organism-related predictors of survival among critically-ill patients with confirmed Acinetobacter infection.
Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted within ten ICUs across six geographically- and climatologically-distinct cities across Saudi Arabia over 13 months.
Article Synopsis
- Acinetobacter infections in ICUs showed an overall incidence of 3.9% among 3179 patients studied in Saudi Arabia, with the majority being A. baumannii.
- Infection rates varied significantly between hospitals, ranging from 1.0 to 7.9%, and were more prevalent in university and military hospitals.
- Increased risk factors for infection included prolonged mechanical ventilation and the presence of more ICU isolation rooms in larger hospitals.
Background: Acute Kidney injury (AKI) is common and increases mortality in the intensive care unit (ICU). We carried out this study to explore whether fluid overload is an independent risk factor for AKI.
Methods: Single-center prospective, observational study.