Publications by authors named "Mohammed B Al Shahrani"
Pituitary apoplexy is a major complication of pituitary adenoma, and the diagnosis might be challenging if the patient presents with signs of meningeal irritation or electrolyte imbalance. It can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated appropriately. Apoplexy is the first clinical presentation in the majority of pituitary adenoma cases.
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- Nosocomial infections from Gram-negative organisms pose serious health risks, especially in ICUs, prompting a study at Aseer Central Hospital to explore their antimicrobial susceptibility and impact on patient outcomes.
- The study analyzed data from 276 ICU patients over two years, revealing that 39% of infections were linked to specific bacteria primarily from the respiratory tract, with a significant mortality rate of 33.3%, particularly among older patients.
- Findings showed high susceptibility rates for certain antibiotics like tigecycline (81%) but alarming resistance rates, especially for common treatments such as ampicillin and carbapenems, highlighting the growing threat of these infections in critical care settings.