Publications by authors named "Somaya Saabi"

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  • * Factors significantly associated with the development of AKI include older age, severe anemia, pre-operative high creatinine levels, complex surgeries, blood transfusions, and extended times on cardiopulmonary bypass.
  • * Despite a notable percentage requiring renal replacement therapy, only a small portion of those patients regained kidney function within three months, underscoring the need for future research on anemia's role in AKI.
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Introduction: For cardiac arrest victims, providing high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a fundamental component of initial care, especially in out-of-hospital settings. We sought to assess the knowledge of nonmedically trained individuals about CPR in case of cardiac arrest in the population of Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional survey containing 22 questions was administered to individuals aged ≥ 18 years who were not health-care providers.

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Lipoma is a common benign soft tissue lesion that can virtually develop anywhere in the body. However, the retropharyngeal space is an extremely rare location for lipoma. We report the case of a 48-year-old man who presented with progressive dysphagia of 3 months duration.

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