Status epilepticus (SE), a subset of epilepsy, represents a debilitating neurological disorder
often associated with alarming mortality and morbidity numbers. Even though SE is one of …

Approximately 25% of all pediatric consultations are due to respiratory conditions, 10% of
which are for asthma. Regarding prevalence, bronchiolitis, acute bronchitis, and respiratory …

A retrospective chart review was conducted to estimate the prevalence and severity level of
hyponatremia on admission at the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in a Saudi tertiary …

Background. Children undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are
exposed to the risk of hormonal imbalances resulting from acute stress, which may …

Background: Violence is a critical public health problem resulting in more than 1 million yearly
deaths. Clinical examination of the victim by a trained physician is vital for abuse discovery…

Invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) is crucial life support measure used extensively in∼
30–60% of severely ill patients hospitalized in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs). 1, 2, 3 …

The aim of this study was to describe the common presentation, frequency, and complications
of Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) in patients <18 years who were followed up at King …

Background In children in the ICU, catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) have
also been linked to mortality, morbidity, and healthcare costs. Although CRBSI poses many …

Objective This article assesses the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of ventilator-associated
pneumonia (VAP) in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) patients in western Saudi …

Background Junctional ectopic tachycardia (JET) is a plausible life-undermining tachycardia.
It mostly happens more often than not in the initial 24–48 h after surgical adjustment of …