Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Updates Physicians with the Latest Knowledge in Paediatric Critical Care
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), managed by Cleveland Clinic, provided the latest knowledge in paediatric critical care patients over the weekend as part of its exclusive Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support (PFCCS) course.
The two-day PFCCS course, took place 17-18 January at the Advanced Skill Program Training Centre in Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, addressed the fundamental management principles for the 24-hour period following resuscitation of a critically ill paediatric patient, until transfer or appropriate critical care consultation can be arranged.
"The first 24 hours of management and care following the resuscitation of a critically ill paediatric patient is crucial and forms a key component of advanced life support. Most complications occur during the first 24 hours of resuscitation because multiple organ systems can be affected, and early recognition of a seriously ill child with early intervention can shorten hospitalisation and save lives," said Dr. Ahmed Taha, Intensive Care Physician, SKMC, and organiser of the PFCCS course.
"Post-resuscitation care will benefit from the development of a system-wide plan for proactive treatment, especially in the cases of paediatric patients where there is a current need," Dr. Taha added.
SKMC offers the PFCCS courses exclusively in the UAE as a registered centre by the US Society of Critical Care Medicine, a non-profit multidisciplinary, multispecialty international organisation dedicated to ensuring excellence and consistency in the practice of critical care.
"SKMC is committed to implementing SEHA's vision of continuously improving patient care according to recognised international standards. This course brings the best practice to the region and allows us to maintain a lead in the paediatrics discipline," said Dr Hubert Hon, Chair of Critical Care Medicine and Consultant Paediatric Intensivist at SKMC.
SKMC, managed by Cleveland Clinic, is part of the SEHA HealthSystem and owned and operated by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA), which is responsible for the curative activities of all the public hospitals and clinics in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
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About SKMC managed by Cleveland Clinic
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is located in Abu Dhabi City, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and operates under the management of Cleveland Clinic, consistently named by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation's best hospitals in its annual "America's Best Hospitals" survey. SKMC is owned by SEHA, the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, which oversees operations of all public hospitals in the Emirate. SKMC is the flagship institution for the public health system in Abu Dhabi and has several 'Centers of Excellence', and aspires to practice contemporary medicine comparable to the best hospitals and medical centers in the world. SKMC provides comprehensive healthcare services in all of the disciplines relevant to the needs and priorities of the community to attain the highest levels of patient satisfaction.
SKMC, the largest hospital and medical city in the UAE, consists of 586-bed Tertiary Hospital, 14 outpatient specialty clinics, all of which are accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI). SKMC is also accredited as a Cycle IV Chest Pain Center with Primary Angioplasty Intervention. In addition, SKMC manages a 125-bed Behavioral Sciences Pavilion and 1 Urgent Care Center. For further information, please contact us at marketing@skmc.ae or visit www.skmc.ae
About the SEHA HealthSystem and the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA)
SEHA is health in Arabic. The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC- whose marketing identity is SEHA - is an independent, public joint stock company created to develop the curative activities of the public healthcare system in Abu Dhabi. The company owns and operates all the public hospitals and clinics of the emirate of Abu Dhabi which together make up the SEHA HealthSystem. SEHA is committed to providing high quality, cost effective healthcare in a socially responsible way on par with international standards measured through accessibility, affordability, choice and satisfaction. SEHA has partnered with internationally recognised hospital managers to achieve these goals. These include Johns Hopkins Medicine International, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, VAMED, Vienna Medical University and Bumrungrad International. SEHA owns and operates 12 hospitals with 2,644 beds, 62 ambulatory care, family care and urgent care centres and 2 blood banks. SEHA is one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the Middle East, with 16,500 doctors, nurses, ancillary care and administrative personnel in its employ. Visit our website at www.seha.ae.
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