April 2026 Honoree

Nurses and Physicians

  • Surgical ICU
  • Children Cancer Hospital 57357
  • Cario
    ,
    Egypt
Hamada Abdelnaser, RN • Ahmed Elsayed, RN • Mahasen Ramadan, RN • Shorok Mahmoud, RN • Mohammed Othman, RN • Abdallah Besheer, RN • Dr. Tamer Ahmed • Dr. Reham Mohamed • Dr. Ahmed Sobhy • Dr. Amany Elsaied
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A 12-year-old patient, diagnosed with a brain tumor, underwent surgical resection in the pituitary gland region. Following the procedure, while in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), the patient experienced a sudden, severe drop in blood pressure followed by cardiac arrest, with a suspected pulmonary embolism.

The success of this case is attributed to the exceptional clinical competence of the nursing staff and physicians within the SICU. Their immediate diagnosis of the cardiac arrest—facilitated by diligent and continuous monitoring—allowed for the initiation of high-efficiency Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

After 15 rigorous cycles of resuscitation, the team successfully restored spontaneous circulation, saving the patient's life. Over the subsequent period, the patient was successfully weaned from mechanical ventilation, and all vasopressors (medications supporting blood pressure and heart function) were discontinued.

The patient was eventually discharged from the surgical ICU in a state of full consciousness, with all vital signs returning to normal limits.

Thank you for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.

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