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Targeted temperature management techniques and outcome

Alfahel, Waseem S.; Dabbous, Aliya S. (American University of Beirut, 2017)

Despite the recommendation by the American Heart Association (AHA 2015 guidelines), that targeted temperature management (TTM), with a temperature between 32°C and 36°C selected and achieved, then maintained constantly for ...
Teaching critical appraisal to large classes of undergraduate medical students using team-based learning versus group discussions: a randomized controlled trial

Daou, Dayane; Chakhtoura, Marlene Toufic; El-Yazbi, Ahmed F.; Mukherji, Deborah M.; Sbaity, Eman; Refaat, Marwan M.; Nabulsi, Mona M. (BioMed Central Ltd, 2022)

Background: Evidence on the effectiveness of team-based learning in teaching critical appraisal to large classes of preclinical medical students is scarce. This study investigated whether team-based learning is effective ...
The Effect of Intraoperative Dexmedetomidine Versus Morphine on Postoperative Morphine Requirements After Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery

Zeeni, Carine A.; Aouad, Marie T.; Daou, Dayane; Naji, Sara; Jabbour-Khoury, Samar I.; Alami, Ramzi S.; Safadi, Bassem Y.; Siddik-Sayyid, Sahar M. (Springer, 2019)

Background: Dexmedetomidine is an α2 receptor agonist with sedative and analgesic properties. During bariatric surgery, its use may reduce postoperative opioid requirements, reduce their side effects, and improve quality ...
The implementation and efficacy of the northwestern high risk spine protocol

Zeeni, Carine A.; Carabini, Louanne M.; Gould, Robert W.; Bebawy, John F.; Hemmer, Laura B.; Moreland, Natalie C.; Koski, Tyler R.; Koht, Antoun H.; Schäfer, Michael F.; Ondra, Stephen L.; Gupta, Dhanesh K. (Elsevier Inc., 2014)

Objective The aims of this study were to determine the efficacy and feasibility of implementation of the intraoperative component of a high risk spine (HRS) protocol for improving perioperative patient safety in complex ...
The incidence of unacceptable movement with motor evoked potentials during craniotomy for aneurysm clipping

Hemmer, Laura B.; Zeeni, Carine A.; Bebawy, John F.; Bendok, Bernard R.; Cotton, Matthew A.; Shah, Neil B.; Gupta, Dhanesh K.; Koht, Antoun H. (2014)

Objective: To review the experience at a single institution with motor evoked potential (MEP) monitoring during intracranial aneurysm surgery to determine the incidence of unacceptable movement. Methods: Neurophysiology ...
The role of non-invasive ventilation in weaning and decannulating critically ill patients with tracheostomy: A narrative review of the literature

Guia, Miguel Filipe; Ciobanu, Laura D.; Sreedharan, Jithin Kalathikudiyil; Abdelrahim, M. E.A.; Gonçalves, Gil; Cabrita, Bruno; Alqahtani, Jaber S.; Duan, Jun; El-Khatib, Mohamad Farouk; Diaz-Abad, Montserrat; Wittenstein, Jakob; Karim, Habib M.R.; Bhakta, Pradipta; Ruggeri, Paolo; Garuti, Giancarlo; Burns, Karen E.a.; Soo Hoo, Guy W.; Scala, Raffaele; Esquìnas, Antonio Matías (Elsevier Espana S.L.U, 2021)

Introduction: Invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) is associated with several complications. Placement of a long-term airway (tracheostomy) is also associated with short and long-term risks for patients. Nevertheless, ...
The state of palliative care during COVID-19

Yamout, Rana I.; Dakessian-Sailian, Silva A.; Beydoun, Hanadi M. (American University of Beirut, 2020)

The novel coronavirus infectious disease (COVID-19) took the global population at shock by its rapid contagious nature, producing havoc in nations and the wealthiest healthcare systems. The outbreak resulted in drastic ...
This is not me: Patient, family, cultural and clinician considerations in cases of severe cancer-related debility

Li, Daneng; Abou-Alfa, Ghassan Khaled; Viny, Aaron D.; Cammarata, Meredith; Shamseddine, Ali I.; Al-Olayan, Ashwaq A.; Osman, Hibah O.; Haydar, Ali A.; Kanazi, Ghassan E.; Naghy, Mohamed; O'Reilly, Eileen Mary; Epstein, Andrew S. (Pioneer Bioscience Publishing, 2015)
Trans-Catheter Aspiration of Systemic Air Embolism Causing Cardiac Compromise During CT-Guided Lung Biopsy, a Potentially Lifesaving Maneuver

El Homsi, Maria; Haydar, Ali A.; Dughayli, Jad; Al-Kutoubi, Aghiad O. (Springer New York LLC, 2019)

Systemic artery embolism is a rare complication of CT-guided lung biopsy. Immediate clinical and radiological recognitions are crucial for rapid intervention and prevention of fatal outcome. Although hyperbaric oxygen is ...
Translation, Cross Cultural Adaptation and Validation of an Arabic Version of Short Form-2-Mcgill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ-2)

Farhat, Bassam; Shebbo, Fadia; Kanazi, Ghassan E. (American University of Beirut, 2022)

Objectives: The aim of our study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Lebanese Arabic version of the short form 2 of McGill pain questionnaire in patients complaining of low-back pain. Methods: 170 patients ...
Translation, cross cultural adaptation and validation of Roland Morris low back pain tool in Lebanon

Shebbo, Fadia; Farhat, Bassam; Makki, Maha H.; Kanazi, Ghassan E. (American University of Beirut, 2021)

Background: The Roland-Morris questionnaire is one of the most widely used questionnaires, which have been designed for back pain. It has been shown to yield reliable measurements valid for inferring the level of disability ...
Ultrasound-guided arterial cannulation for paediatrics

Aouad, Marie T.; Raphael, Christian K.; Sayyid, Samia K.; Farah, Fadi; Akl, Elie A. (John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2016)

BACKGROUND: Arterial line cannulation in paediatric patients is traditionally performed by palpation or with Doppler auditory assistance in locating the artery before catheterization. It is not clear whether ultrasound ...
Ultrasound-guided arterial cannulation in the paediatric population

Raphael, Christian K.; El Hage Chehade, Nour A.; Khabsa, Joanne; Akl, Elie A.; Aouad-Maroun, Marie; Kaddoum, Roland N. (John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2023)

Background: In arterial line cannulation in children and adolescents, traditional methods of locating the artery include palpation and Doppler auditory assistance. It is unclear whether ultrasound guidance is superior to ...
Use of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in emergency departments of public and private hospitals in Lebanon

El-Khatib, Mohamad Farouk; Kazzi, Amin Antoine Nabih; Zeineldine, Salah M.; Bou-Khalil, Pierre; Ayoub, Chakib Maurice; Kanazi, Ghassan E. (Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2014)

Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation is increasingly being used in emergency departments across Europe and North America. To our knowledge, no similar data are available from other countries. The aim of this study is ...
Validation of the Arabic Severe Respiratory Insufficiency Questionnaire

Alawieh, Marwan F.; Bzeih, Rania N.; El-Khatib, Mohamad Farouk; Mehio-Sibai, Abla Mehio; Ghandour, Lilian A.; Zeineldine, Salah M. (BioMed Central Ltd, 2021)

Background/objectives: Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQL) in patients with chronic respiratory insufficiency requiring Home Mechanical Ventilation (HMV) requires a valid measurement tool. The Severe ...
Voice outcome measures after flexible endoscopic injection laryngoplasty

Hamdan, Abdul Latif H.; Rizk, Marwan Sarkis; Khalifee, Elie; Ziade, Georges K.; Kasti, Maher (KeAi Communications Co., 2018)

Objective: To report voice outcome measures after injection laryngoplasty using the transnasal or transoral flexible endoscopic technique. Methods: A retrospective review of all patients who underwent flexible endoscopic ...
Women in anesthesiology: Is it different in the Arab world?

Aouad, Marie T.; Yazbeck, Patricia H.; Zeeni, Carine A.; Yazbeck-Karam, V. G. (Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2020)
μ-opioid receptor genetic polymorphisms and duration of epidural fentanyl analgesia during early labor

Khoueiry-Zgheib, Nathalie; Aouad, Marie T.; Taha, Samar K.; Nassar, Anwar H.; Masri, Riwa F.; Khoury, Mira Y.; Makki, Maha H.; Siddik-Sayyid, Sahar M. (Edizioni Minerva Medica, 2018)

BACKGROUND: Epidural fentanyl is commonly used for initiation of early labor analgesia. The aim of this prospective study is to test the hypothesis that duration of epidural fentanyl analgesia differs in nulliparous women ...

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