Nooralhuda A. AlHadab

Department of Pediatric Critical Care, Critical Care Center, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Publications

• Review   
  Pediatric Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation Practices and Challenges in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
  Author(s): Nada A. AlJassim, Nooralhuda A. AlHadab*, Nabeel Almashraqi and Mohamed Salim Kabbani
  
  Introduction: Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a vital rescue therapy for patients experiencing refractory heart or respiratory failure after conventional intervention failure. Establishing a new ECMO program, particularly for neonates and children, has challenges in logistics or operation. Furthermore, maintaining a standardized ECMO program add more complexity. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was distributed to health care professional in Saudi Arabia and the GCC to describe the pediatric ECMO experience, practices and challenges for potential expansion. Results: A total of 254 responses were collected, 82% from Saudi Arabia. In these, 56% have ECMO service at their centers. Majority are working in Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs), with >300 admissions per year, treat.. Read More»