Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2019
Case ReportsAtropine toxicity caused by erroneous intranasal administration in a pediatric patient: case report.
A 28-month-old boy mistakenly received intranasal atropine sulfate instead of Otrivin (xylometazoline hydrochloride) for the treatment of adenoid hypertrophy. Later on, he came to the emergency department with anticholinergic manifestations after the administration of multiple drops. The child presented with a tonic-clonic seizure lasting for a few minutes, followed by a brief loss of consciousness, vomiting, agitation, and irritability, all of which were stabilized by a dose of intravenous lorazepam. ⋯ Eventually, the child became asymptomatic and was discharged home. To the best of our knowledge, only one similar case has been reported in the literature. SIMILAR CASES PUBLISHED: 1.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2019
The outcomes of 80 lung transplants in a single center from Saudi Arabia.
Lung transplantation has become a standard of care for a select group of patients with advanced lung diseases. Lung transplantation has undergone rapid growth in the last few years in Saudi Arabia. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialSafety and efficacy of adding intravenous N-acetylcysteine to parenteral L-alanyl-L-glutamine in hospitalized patients undergoing surgery of the colon: a randomized controlled trial.
Colon surgery can cause systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). There is a recent trend towards the use of antioxidant agents in the prevention or alleviation of the severity of postoperative SIRS, but its use is controversial as studies have shown conflicting results. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · May 2019
Injuries following motorcycle crashes at a level-1 trauma center in Riyadh.
Motor vehicle crashes are the third leading cause of death in Saudi Arabia. Motorcycle riders, in particular, are considered more vulnerable than occupants, yet there are no previous studies that have examined the epidemiology of their injuries and outcomes in the country. Better understanding is needed to inform policymakers and guide future prevention programs. ⋯ None.