In light of the UAE’s approval of the use of blood plasma to treat new corona patients (Covid-19), the Dubai Health Authority begins this week, using blood plasma for patients recovering from the Corna virus, to treat critically ill patients with the same virus, after the clinical efficacy of this treatment has been proven.
This was announced by Dr. Yunus Kazim, Director of Dubai Health Care Corporation at the Dubai Health Authority, pointing out that the Authority has introduced a protocol for this type of treatment in its hospitals and private health sector hospitals in Dubai, in an important step to reduce the risks of the spread of Corona, and accelerate the treatment of people with this epidemic Global.
He said that a number of doctors specializing in the Dubai Health Authority and from various medical specialties have established a protocol for treatment using blood plasma, in accordance with international standards and internationally recognized medical and professional principles. The conditions for donating this type of plasma have also been defined and patients who will receive this type are identified. Of treatment.
He explained that "Dubai Health" in this step was based on scientific and medical results, which confirmed that the blood plasma of those recovering from the Corona virus contained a large number of immune bodies that contribute to supporting and strengthening the immune strength of the patient suffering from complications from infection with Covid-19 virus.
Dr. Yunus Kazim referred to the scientific evidence and recommendations issued in this regard by the US Food and Drug Administration, which claim that the use of blood plasma in treatment has contributed to the speedy recovery of patients and has greatly helped in reducing the number of days spent in hospitals by patients.
This step comes within the great efforts made by the Dubai Health Authority at the preventive and therapeutic levels, where the medical cadres in the authority work with all their experiences and capabilities to provide a better hospital climate and integrated medical care, which ensures the reduction of any possible side effects in Corona patients, along with Accelerate the healing process, and restore the injured to their normal lives.