Olayanl@ksau-hs.edu.sa 95,216

Dr. Lafi Al Olayan

Assistant Professor

Dr. Lafi Al Olayan is an Assistant Professor in the Anesthesia Technology Department at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS). He holds a B.Sc. in Respiratory Therapy from the same institution. His thirst for knowledge propelled him to pursue advanced degrees abroad, securing a Master's in Managing Care in Perioperative Practice from Cardiff University and a PhD in Clinical and Experimental Medicine from the University of Birmingham, both in the United Kingdom. These prestigious qualifications solidified his expertise in the field.

Dr. Al Olayan's leadership skills were recognized with his appointment as Chairperson of the Anesthesia Technology Department at KSAU-HS. He is a dedicated researcher, currently engaged in multiple projects across anesthesia, intensive care, and perioperative medicine. His unwavering commitment to improving patient care is particularly evident in his research focus on enhancing perioperative quality.

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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Degree:

Ph.D. in Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

M.Sc. in Managing Care in Perioperative Practice, Cardiff University, United Kingdom

B.Sc. in Respiratory Therapy, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Saudi Arabia

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, Anesthesia Technology Program, College of Applied Medical Science, KSAU-HS, 2021 – Present

Teaching Assistant, Anesthesia Technology Program, College of Applied Medical Science, KSAU-HS, 2013 – 2021

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENTS

Chairperson, Anesthesia Technology Department, COAMS/ KSAU-HS, 2023- Now

Quality Officer, Anesthesia Technology Department, COAMS/ KSAU-HS, 2021- 2023

Research Interests / Collaborations

Research focused on improving perioperative quality.

Publications

PUBLICATIONS

Alsabani, M. H., Alotaibi, B. A., Olayan, L. H., Alghamdi, A. S., Alshammasi, M. A., Alqasir, B. A., ... & Al Harbi, M. K. (2023). The Value of Preoperative Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index as a Predictor of Prolonged Hospital Stay in Orthopedic Surgery: A Retrospective Study. International Journal of General Medicine, 4773-4782.

Al Harbi, M. K., Alsabani, M. H., Olayan, L. H., Alrifai, D., Alobaid, S. A., Althanyyan, A. F., ... & Alosaimi, S. D. (2023). Mental Health and Sleep Quality of Healthcare Providers After Partial Relief of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 209-217.

Alanazi, A. M., Almutairi, A. M., Aldhahi, M. I., Alotaibi, T. F., AbuNurah, H. Y., Olayan, L. H., ... & Alabdali, A. A. (2023, January). The Intersection of Health Rehabilitation Services with Quality of Life in Saudi Arabia: Current Status and Future Needs. In Healthcare (Vol. 11, No. 3, p. 389). MDPI.

Sibai, A., Alsabani, M., Alfouzan, R., Alhrabi, S., Olayan, L., Aldobekhi, F., & Al Harbi, M. K. (2022). The impact of low preoperative fibrinogen level on intraoperative blood products requirements during liver transplantation with surgical vena cava preservation technique: a retrospective cohort study.

Alenezi FK, Alnababtah K, Alqahtani MM, Olayan L, Alharbi M. The association between residual neuromuscular blockade (RNMB) and critical respiratory events: a prospective cohort study. Perioperative Medicine. 2021 Dec;10(1):1-9.

Olayan L, Alatassi A, Patel J, Milton S. Apnoeic oxygenation by nasal cannula during airway management in children undergoing general anaesthesia: a pilot randomised controlled trial. Perioperative Medicine. 2018 Dec;7(1):1-9.

SCIENTIFIC MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

Membership:

Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation (QAAA) Committee member, Quality Unit, College of Applied Medical Science/ KSAU-HS, 2021- Now

Assessment Sub-Committee member, College of Applied Medical Science/ KSAU-HS, 2022- Now

Curriculum Committee member, College of Applied Medical Science/ KSAU-HS, 2022- Now

CONFERENCES/ WORKSHOP PARTICIPATIONS

Effectiveness of postoperative respiratory physiotherapy techniques on minimising postoperative pulmonary complications following major abdominal surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis. January 2019. Winter Scientific Meeting 2019

Postoperative Pulmonary Complications following major Hepato-biliary Surgery: A prospective observational study at a large tertiary centre. December 2019. Intensive Care Society State of the Art Meeting 2019

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS

Several community activities related to professional and public anesthesia awareness

CONTACT INFORMATION

Office location/number: COAMS-M, Office No. 1.083

Phone: +966114299999 Ext: 95216

Email: Olayanl@ksau-hs.edu.sa