Neuraxial Analgesia for Scoliosis Correction: A Case Series in a Specialised Children's Centre.

Surgical correction of spinal deformities in children presents a challenge to the anaesthetist due to the extensive nature of the surgery, the co-morbidities of the patients and the constraints on aesthetic techniques of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring of the spinal cord. Patients undergoing scoliosis surgery are considered to suffer severe pain, which may lead to a negative impact on patient psychology and physical well-being. By using effective postoperative pain regimens to enhance recovery after surgery, pain can be significantly reduced, leading to patient satisfaction, facilitating early mobilisation, promoting oral intake, lowering postoperative pain and shortening the length of hospital stay.

Incidence and Risk Factors of Developing Post-operative Delirium Among Elderly Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Retrospective Chart Review.

Introduction Delirium is an acute and fluctuating decline in attention and cognition caused by reversible neural disruption. Post-operative delirium (POD) may happen 10 minutes after anesthesia administration up to discharge. POD has been associated with increased days of mechanical ventilation, increased patients' functional decline, prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stay, and prolonged hospital length of stay, which can lead to nosocomial complications, further investigations, and increased treatment costs.

Incidence of Unplanned Readmissions After One-Day Surgery Discharge Among Pediatric Patients: A Retrospective Study From a Tertiary Care Hospital in Saudi Arabia.

Introduction The prevalence of one-day surgery (also known as same-day surgery or outpatient surgery) has been increasing recently among patients and physicians in many countries due to its benefits. The main benefits of one-day surgery are that the patient is not planned to stay overnight before the surgery and can be discharged on the same day of the surgery. The lower cost to the health system can make these surgeries more favorable for both sides.

Orbital and Intracranial Complications of Acute Rhinosinusitis in a Tertiary Center, Saudi Arabia.

Background Rhinosinusitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the nasal cavity's mucosa and paranasal sinuses. In rare cases, acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) might lead to significant orbital and intracranial complications. This study aims to review the patients who presented with orbital or intracranial complications of ARS and to identify the main outcomes of these complications and their prognosis.

Factors Influencing Satisfaction With Online Learning During COVID-19 Crisis by Undergraduate Medical Students From King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAUHS), Riyadh.

Background During the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Saudi Arabia implemented strict measures to prevent the entry and spread of the virus and to minimize its burden on society, including the use of online education as an alternative to traditional classroom learning. This study surveyed medical students from King Abdulaziz bin Saud University for Health Sciences-Riyadh to evaluate the factors affecting their satisfaction and experience with online learning. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted from March to May 2021, using consecutive sampling and a population of approximately 700 medical students from King Saud bin Abdulaziz University of Health Sciences.

Use of the Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool as a Screening Tool for Osteoporosis in Saudi Postmenopausal Women.

Osteoporosis is commonly referred to as the "silent disease," as bone loss is gradual and asymptomatic. In older women and men, osteoporosis can lead to increased bone fragility, thus increasing the risk of fractures. These fractures are associated with healthcare costs, physical disabilities, impaired quality of life, and mortality.