Publications by authors named "Faisal A Al-Suwaidan"
Ketamine Analgo-sedation for Mechanically Ventilated Critically Ill Adults: A Rapid Practice Guideline from the Saudi Critical Care Society and the Scandinavian Society of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine.
Marwa Amer Morten Hylander Møller Mohammed Alshahrani Yahya Shehabi Yaseen M Arabi Faisal A Al-Suwaidan
Anesth Analg
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The Rapid Practice Guideline (RPG) was created to evaluate the effectiveness of ketamine for sedation in ICU patients on mechanical ventilation compared to other sedatives or usual care, while also highlighting areas for further research.
- A panel of 23 experts, including a patient representative, conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to gather data, using a structured approach to assess the reliability and implications of the evidence collected.
- The findings indicated considerable uncertainty regarding the effects of ketamine, with low certainty about its benefits on reducing opioid use or mechanical ventilation duration; adjunct ketamine therapy did not significantly affect mortality within 28 days.
Ketamine analgo-sedation for mechanically ventilated critically ill adults: A rapid practice guideline from the Saudi Critical Care Society and the Scandinavian Society of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine.
Marwa Amer Morten Hylander Møller Mohammed Alshahrani Yahya Shehabi Yaseen M Arabi Faisal A Al-Suwaidan
Acta Anaesthesiol Scand
October 2024
Background: This Rapid Practice Guideline (RPG) aimed to provide evidence-based recommendations for ketamine analgo-sedation (monotherapy and adjunct) versus non-ketamine sedatives or usual care in adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients on invasive mechanical ventilation (iMV) and to identify knowledge gaps for future research.
Methods: The RPG panel comprised 23 multinational multidisciplinary panelists, including a patient representative. An up-to-date systematic review and meta-analysis constituted the evidence base.
Saudi Critical Care Society clinical practice guidelines on the prevention of venous thromboembolism in adults with trauma: reviewed for evidence-based integrity and endorsed by the Scandinavian Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine.
Marwa Amer Mohammed S Alshahrani Yaseen M Arabi Ahmed Al-Jedai Hassan M Alshaqaq Faisal A Al-Suwaidan
Ann Intensive Care
May 2023
Article Synopsis
- The Saudi Critical Care Society developed clinical guidelines for preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) in adults with trauma to provide evidence-based recommendations for inpatient care.
- A multidisciplinary panel reviewed current literature, assessed the quality of evidence, and generated 12 recommendations, including one strong and ten weak recommendations based on their findings.
- Key recommendations include starting early pharmacologic VTE prophylaxis for specific trauma types, preferring low molecular weight heparin, and using mechanical prophylaxis methods for those who can't take medications.
Article Synopsis
- The Saudi Critical Care Society (SCCS) formed an expert panel to create evidence-based guidelines for managing COVID-19 in ICUs due to rising case numbers.
- This panel of 51 specialists reviewed current research and clinical trials, focusing on 9 key questions regarding treatment options for severe COVID-19.
- They produced 12 recommendations on various pharmacological treatments, with 3 classified as strong recommendations and 9 as weak, emphasizing ongoing updates as new evidence arises.