The head of the intensive care unit at Rashid Hospital, Dr. Ziad Al-Rayes, said that the Dubai Health Authority has introduced a new system to control the mechanism of antibiotic exchange for patients by tightening the control of doctors to prevent the patient from receiving the antibiotic without a real medical need. That «the new system contributes to reducing the description of this type of medication, and thus reduce the complications arising from the treatment».

"The occupancy rate in the ICU is more than 100% sometimes due to the need to enter the hospital," Al-Rayes told reporters on the sidelines of the 15th UAE Critical Care Conference, which opened in Dubai on April 4 and continues until today. Daily, while other cases remain outside the section, but they receive the same care. The hospital also receives cases from the private sector, which require advanced medical care. "

He added that "the intensive care rooms at Rashid Hospital deal with more than 2000 cases annually. The hospital receives daily cases requiring intensive medical attention due to traffic accidents, work sites or cases of children."

Al-Rayes confirmed that there are currently 10 cases of intensive care in the hospital, classified as long-stay patients, pointing out that «the numbers of this type of patients in the decline continues, because of the conversion of some of them to their country, and transfer others to other rehabilitation centers in the state».

He also stressed the keenness of the Authority to integrate the medical teams working in the critical care departments and to enjoy the utmost self-readiness as well as its keenness to keep abreast of the world and its rapid changes, especially in terms of acquiring the best technologies and following the highest standards and professional standards. Patients and maintain their lives.

The conference, which is the first of its kind in the region, will discuss the latest developments in intensive care. Doctors working in the UAE, the region and the specialists will be briefed on the latest developments in their fields of work and their specialties by learning about the latest scientific studies, methods and protocols of treatment. For patients with septic sepsis, the latest artificial respiration devices, technology-based devices, dialysis medical equipment in the intensive care departments, and the latest in monitoring the functioning of cardiovascular functions, without the need for intervention Surgical.

The number of countries participating in the conference reached 40 countries, while the number of lecturers reached 244 lecturers. They presented 253 lectures. The scientific committee of the conference chose its subjects carefully, in addition to six workshops. 40 local and international companies participated in the exhibition accompanying the conference and presented their latest products of medicines and critical care devices.

The conference announced the formation of the Dubai-based Infectious Society in the Middle East, headed by the intensive care consultant and President of the Association of Arab Societies, Dr. Hussein Nasser Al Rahma.

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The President of the 15th Emirates Conference for Critical Care, Dr. Hussein Nasser Al Rahma, told reporters yesterday the importance of the formation of the Society of Inflammatory Infections, especially that the septicemia is considered the leading cause of the entry of intensive care departments. In the world.

He said that the Association aims to exchange views and experiences among Member States to find out the best ways, protocols and global standards on ways to reduce the spread of infection in intensive care rooms and reduce the mortality rates due to infection.

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A case in intensive care rooms at Rashid Hospital annually.