First Aid for Burns and Burn-Related Nutrition among 2437 Inhabitants: A Nationwide Survey in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Although burn-related injuries are serious and can cause significant morbidity and mortality, this can be alleviated through the appropriate practice of first aid for burns. We aimed to explore the practice of first aid and measure the level of knowledge of burns and burn-related nutrition in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: Data were collected using an online questionnaire, distributed among the general Saudi population between Jul and Sep 2020.

Survival From Ninety-Five Percent Total Body Surface Area Burn: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Burns can be devastating and result in unwanted consequences with prolonged length of hospital stay. The mortality rate increases as the total body surface area increases, so proper management of patients with extensive degrees of burns is crucial for their survival. We present the hospital course, management, and survival of a patient after he sustained a 95% total body surface area, second-degree burn from a gas flame.

The Correlation Between Surgical Procedures and Quality of Life Among Sickle Cell Disease Patients: A Perspective Saudi Study.

Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is among the common prevalent diseases in Saudi Arabia. It is associated with several complications that sometimes necessitate surgical procedures. Those patients can also have a lower quality of life (QoL) due to several reasons.

Low back pain and its correlations with poor sleep quality among health care providers.

Objective: This study investigates the relationship between low back pain (LBP) and sleep quality among health care workers in KSA.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, an anonymous questionnaire consisting of three sections was administered to health care providers in KSA. The first part included the biographic data of participants, while the second comprised the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and the extended version of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ-E) for LBP.

Reasons for Hospitalization of Sickle Cell Disease Patients in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: A Single-Center Study.

Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is among the prevalent chronic diseases in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. To our knowledge, there is no published research that reports the reasons for hospitalization in the Eastern Province of the country. Therefore, this study aimed to fill this gap.

Clinical and Laboratory Predictors of Painful Vaso-Occlusive Crisis Among Sickle Cell Disease Patients: A Single-Center Study in Saudi Arabia.

Introduction Vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) episodes are considered to be the cause of 95% of hospitalizations for sickle cell disease (SCD) patients. The frequency of VOC is significantly associated with higher or lower lactate dehydrogenase levels, higher hemoglobin concentration, higher white blood cell, and neutrophil count, and lower platelet counts. In this study, we highlighted the association and predictors of VOC episodes in Saudi Arabia.

Telemedicine for Musculoskeletal Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evaluating Readiness of Saudi Citizens.

Introduction: Since coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was announced as a global pandemic, it has become important to control the pandemic with several approaches, including limiting hospital visits. Telemedicine is a good option to help reduce in-person visits during the pandemic. Saudi Arabia has prepared for this pandemic by implementing applications, such as Tetamman and Seha.