Publications by authors named "Omar Ben Saad"
Objectives: The main objective is to study gynecological and obstetrical emergencies among adolescents admitted to the emergency room in our department.
Methods: At the Farhat Hached University Hospital in Sousse's Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, we carried out a retrospective study. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of adolescents who consulted over a period of 12 months were described.
Background: There is a growing demand for colonoscopy, worldwide, resulting in increased rate of inappropriate referrals. This "overuse" of colonoscopies has become a major burden for health care.
Objectives: to assess the appropriateness of colonoscopies performed at the endoscopy unit of the university hospital of Sousse and to compare these results of appropriateness according to the European Panel of Appropriateness of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (EPAGE) I and EPAGE II criteria.
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- * A self-administered questionnaire revealed that 64% of staff had incorrect responses about the order of pre-sterilization steps, while direct observations highlighted confusion between pre-disinfection and washing steps in 82% of cases.
- * The results indicate a significant gap in knowledge and adherence to proper sterilization protocols among staff, emphasizing the need for improved training and practices in the central sterilization process.
Introduction: Medical simulation has become an essential teaching method for all health professionals. It not only allows to acquire technical and non-technical knowledge, but also helps the maintenance of acquired knowledge in the medium and long term. Ascites puncture is part of the basic technical procedures learned by medical students during their internship.
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