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SEHA introduces center of
excellence toxicology unit
at Sheikh Khalifa Medical
City
(Abu Dhabi, UAE) -
Sheikh Khalifa
Medical City (SKMC), part of
Abu Dhabi Health Services
Company (SEHA), has
introduced the Toxicology
Unit, which will provide
patients with comprehensive
and integrated healthcare
services.
Clinical
toxicologists diagnose and
manage cases of poisoning
and disorders caused by
toxins or chemicals that
have a negative impact on
people. This includes the
management and follow-up
care of patients with
pesticide, hydrocarbon,
chemical, plant poisoning,
snakebite, scorpion bites,
and insect stings.
Dr. Anwar Sallam,
Group Chief Medical Officer,
SEHA, said:
“Poisoning, which is a
worldwide problem, poses a
significant health problem.
Our aim here is to open a
center of excellence in
toxicology that adopts an
evidence-based approach,
tailored to each patient’s
needs. At SEHA, we pride
ourselves on offering
world-class healthcare –
SKMC’s new toxicology center
will guarantee we provide
the very best care to those
patients with suspected or
confirmed poisoning or
toxin/chemical-related
conditions.”
Dr. Ashraf Mohamed Kamour,
Chair of Medicine, SKMC,
said: “Toxicology
as a specialty is new to the
country, and we are excited
to be providing the
community with this
specialty right here at
SKMC. The unit will function
round-the-clock, helping
reduce morbidity, improve
care, and reduce the average
length of stay and
possibility of readmission.
Recently, a patient was
admitted to SKMC
experiencing severe iron
overdose. Thanks to SKMC’s
Toxicology Unit, he was
treated at SKMC and
discharged after 48 hours
with no complications.”
Another patient with
severe poisoning was
transported by ambulance to
SKMC, with the team at the
facility’s Emergency
Department on standby to
receive the patient and
conduct the initial
examination. With the
support of SKMC’s Toxicology
Unit, the patient was
promptly treated, based on
latest medical evidence,
made a full recovery, and
was recently discharged from
hospital.
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