Dr. Khaing Sandar Saw

Dr. Khaing Sandar Saw
Specialty: Medical Officer
About The Doctor
Length of Work:
Bachelor of medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University of Medicine, Mandalay Myanmar (2008)
Working experience
Medical Officer (South Okkalapa Hospital – Yangon, Myanmar 2011-2012
- Provided inpatient and outpatient care across general medical wards
- Aided in emergency department triage and initial resuscitation
- Performed routine clinical procedures including IV insertions, catheterizations, and wound care
- Collaborated with senior consultants for patients’ management and ward rounds
Senior Medical Officer (Shwe Lamin Hospital – Yangon, Myanmar 2013-2016)
- Oversaw day-to-day clinical operations of the general medicine unit
- Supervised junior doctors and provided case discussions and guidance
- Managed acute and chronic medical conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, and infections
- Helped in minor surgical procedures and coordinated with diagnostic teams for lab and imaging services
Medical Officer – General ICU (Grand Hantha International Hospital (GHIH) – Yangon, Myanmar 2017-2021)
- Managed critically ill patients with multi-organ dysfunction, sepsis, respiratory failure, and post-operative care
- Hands-on experience with invasive procedures such as central line insertion, intubation, and arterial line monitoring
- Operated mechanical ventilators and performed bedside critical care ultrasound
- Participated in ICU rounds, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, and ensured EMR documentation and continuity of care
Medical Officer – Neuro ICU (BNSRC Neuro ICU – Brunei 2021-present)
- Specialized in managing patients with acute stroke, traumatic brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and status epilepticus
- Proficient in ICP monitoring, EEG interpretations, and neurological assessment scales (GCS, NIHSS)
- Administered targeted therapy protocols for stroke and neuroprotection
- Worked closely with neurosurgeons, neurologists, and ICU sta= to improved neurocritical outcomes
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS): Valid until 2027
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS): Valid until 2027
- Neurocritical Care CME
- Infection Control and Patient Safety Training
Skills
Clinical and Technical Skills
- Management of critically ill patients in ICU and Neuro ICU settings
- Advanced airway management and mechanical ventilation
- Central venous and arterial line insertion
- Neurological assessment tools (GCS, NIHSS, FOUR score)
- Interpretation of CT, MRI brain scans (basic level for ICU use)
- EEG interpretation and ICP monitoring
- Bedside procedures: Intubation, Lumbar puncture, catheterization
Technical Skills
- Proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) documentation
- Familiar with bedside ultrasound and Doppler studies (vascular assess)
- Experience with ICU monitoring systems and infusion pumps
Interpersonal and Teamwork
- Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams
- Crisis management and calm decision-making under pressure
- Teaching and mentoring junior staff and nurses
Clinical Audit Projects
- Audit on blood pressure control in acute stroke in Neuro ICU (ongoing at BNSRC ICU, Brunei 2025)
- Audit on Enteral Nutrition Practices in Neuro ICU (ongoing at BNSRC ICU, Brunei 2025)