Saudi Med J
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The aim of this prospective study was to analyze the rate and characteristics of acute poisoning cases admitted to adult intensive care unit (ICU). ⋯ There was a high rate of suicides attempt in young singles, predominantly female population. These data were the highest agricultural activity of the country that provide important information about the characteristics of poisoning at the city.
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To study the efficacy of nurse-driven intensive glucose management protocol in an intensive care setting. ⋯ Our study demonstrates that nurse-driven hyperglycemia protocol were manageable to used in critically ill patients. Moreover, the protocol is equally effective in both diabetic and non-diabetic patients.
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To elucidate blood pressure (BP) levels and the prevalence of hypertension (HT); as well as to address some epidemiological variables which contributes to BP and suggest certain primordial guidelines for control and prevention of childhood HT. ⋯ Despite the low prevalence of our childhood HT (1.7%) compared to some Arabian and foreign countries, careful approach to the problem deems crucial through routine recording of BP and constructing our own national nomograms, age, gender and height specific, inspired from our nutritional, cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds. Moreover, implementing school heart health curriculum seems tentative to interrupt or ameliorate progression of HT as our children enter adulthood.