Saudi Med J
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To assess vaccination timeliness, risk factors associated with delays and the reasons for delayed vaccinations among children below the age of 3 years in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Adherence to vaccination is fairly common in this part of the country. However, vaccination delays are still present and should be addressed to improve health care.
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Observational Study
Prevalence and determinants of physical activity in a mixed sample of psychiatric patients in Saudi Arabia.
To estimate prevalence of physical activity and its associations with various psychiatric disorders and the use of psychotropic medications. ⋯ We report a variable but generally low prevalence of physical activity among a large, mixed sample of psychiatric patients in Saudi Arabia. These findings may highlight the importance of assessing physical activity status of psychiatric patients and the critical need for physical activity promotion programs among this group of disadvantaged patients.
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To explore the perception and attitudes of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses towards oral care practice for mechanically ventilated (MV) patients. ⋯ The poor perception and attitudes of ICU nurses regarding oral care for MV patients require the urgent attention of clinical administrators. In-hospital training regarding oral care protocol could improve nurses' perception and attitudes.
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Rectus sheath hematoma is a collection of blood in the sheath of rectus abdominis muscle due to an injury of one of the epigastric vessels or the muscle itself. It is a rare condition that could be caused by the use of anticoagulant injections. We report a 60-year-old lady who received enoxaparin injection on the lower abdomen. ⋯ Three days later, the patient died. Rectus sheath hematoma is a rare condition and it is often associated with the use of anticoagulant injection. Healthcare providers should be aware of such complication for prevention and early diagnosis.
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To primarily assess documentation during in-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest resuscitation and to secondarily observe cardiopulmonary resuscitation event and outcome variables. ⋯ We strongly recommend the use of standardized cardiopulmonary arrest sheets among all hospitals and follow up of neurological outcomes and survival to discharge as outcome variables.