Dr. Khaing Sandar Saw

Dr. Khaing Sandar Saw (ICU)_small
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)

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