Publications by authors named "Faisal 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.
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.
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.
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.
Right cerebellar stroke with a right vertebral artery occlusion following an embolization of the right glomus tympanicum tumor: Case report with literature review.
J Cerebrovasc Endovasc Neurosurg
December 2022
A 35-year-old female presented with episodes of frequent dizziness, ear fullness, and right ear tinnitus for 12 months. Head imaging revealed a right glomus tympanicum tumor. She underwent pre-operative endovascular embolization of the glomus tympanicum tumor with surgical, cyanoacrylate-based glue.
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- 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.
Background: Both delayed and premature extubation increase complication rate, the need for tracheostomy (TT), the duration of intensive care unit stay, and mortality. In this study, we therefore investigated factors associated with primary TT and predictors for extubation failure (EF) in a sample of severely affected ventilated stroke patients.
Methods: One hundred eighty five intubated stroke patients were prospectively analyzed in this observational study.
Background And Purpose: Patients with severe stroke who require mechanical ventilation and neurointensive care unit (NICU) management often require a tracheostomy (TT). The optimal time point for TT remains unclear and a controversy in everyday NICU life. Here, we prospectively evaluated a score for prediction of TT need in NICU patients with cerebrovascular disease.
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