Publications by authors named "Lamis Kattan"

Intraoperative patient movement under general anesthesia, even with multiple monitoring modalities and adequate anesthetic depth, is rare but can lead to serious complications. Such movements are particularly dangerous in neurosurgical procedures, where precision is crucial. Similar risks exist in ophthalmic, spinal, and cardiac surgeries, where patient immobilization is vital to prevent adverse outcomes.

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A clear understanding of community response to government decisions is crucial for policy makers and health officials during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, we document the determinants of implementation and compliance with stay-at-home orders in the USA, focusing on trust and social capital. Using cell phone data measuring changes in non-essential trips and average distance traveled, we find that mobility decreases significantly more in high-trust counties than in low-trust counties after the stay-at-home orders are implemented, with larger effects for more stringent orders.

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