Publications by authors named "Yasser S Al-Fraih"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how pediatric surgeons in Saudi Arabia handle cases of a normal-appearing appendix during surgery for suspected appendicitis, aiming to understand their decision-making process.
- An electronic survey was conducted with a 33.8% response rate, revealing that 87.1% of surgeons would remove the appendix, often due to concerns about hidden issues, while 12.9% would leave it intact for future reconstructive use.
- Most surgeons agreed there are insufficient guidelines regarding the management of grossly normal appendices in the context of suspected appendicitis, highlighting the need for more research and clear recommendations.
Saudi Med J
September 2008
Article Synopsis
- - A study conducted among King Saud University students aimed to evaluate their knowledge and attitudes towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), revealing that 31% had no prior information on the topic.
- - Of the students with CPR knowledge, 85% felt it was inadequate, and while 12.7% had faced a situation needing CPR, only 14% actually attempted it, mainly due to lack of knowledge.
- - Despite the positive attitude towards CPR, the study highlights a significant gap in knowledge, advocating for improved CPR training and potential requirement as a graduation criterion.
