Author: Fatima Jabri

We are proud to announce that our Structural Heart and Neuromodulation Unit in Saudi Arabia supported the first Radiofrequency Ablation procedure in Dammam using the G4™ RF Generator from our partner Boston Scientific along with Sidekick™ Cannula on a genicular nerve (Knee) ablation and Unified Cannula on a shoulder ablation for pain management. The procedure took place at Almana General Hospital, Dammam, with Dr. Abdullah AlZahrani and his talented team!

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) uses radio waves to create a current that heats a small area of nerve tissue. The heat destroys that nerve area, stopping it from transmitting pain signals to your brain. The Boston Scientific G4 Radio Frequency generator has two modes of action: Thermal Ablation and Pulsed Radiofrequency, which can be used based on the pain location and the doctor’s preference. It is indicated for use in procedures to create heat or pulsing sensation on the targeted nerve tissues to stop the nerve from transferring pain signals, thus providing lasting pain relief for patients with chronic pain from 1 to 2 years. This procedure can be performed on various body parts such as knees, hips, back & etc.

Overall, this procedure is minimally invasive, safe, and time-efficient, making it a better alternative to pain medication.

Congratulations to our Structural Heart and Neuromodulation team for this great achievement!

Where will you be this time next week?

We will be at the Qatar Conference on Airway Management in Special Circumstances hosted by Hamad Medical Corporation in partnership with the Difficult Airway Society (DAS) and the European Airway Management Society (EAMS) in Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Centre, HBKMC from 5th – 7th May. Thank you to the Departments of Anesthesiology, ICU and Preoperative Medicine and partners for organising such an important congress!

Our partner Flexicare will be showcasing their ProVu range, come by and get hands on with the ProVu VL and VS …