The Suez Canal Authority's hospital in Ismailia, Egypt, has begun operating an open-heart surgery unit. The unit was launched after a successful surgery was performed on a patient who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting. The hospital's management, led by Captain Osama Rabie, inspected the unit and inquired about the patient's health. The patient is receiving treatment and is expected to recover.
Captain Osama Rabie stated that the launch of the open-heart surgery unit marks a significant improvement in the medical services provided by the Suez Canal Authority's hospitals. The unit will reduce the suffering of patients and their families, who previously had to travel outside the province to receive such treatment. The authority is committed to developing its medical services and has plans to establish a specialized chemotherapy unit and upgrade its kidney dialysis unit.
The open-heart surgery unit has two fully equipped operating rooms and four intensive care beds. The unit's staff, led by Dr. Osama El-Shirbini, aims to perform six open-heart surgeries per month. The hospital has a team of specialized doctors, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses, who have received training in open-heart surgeries. The unit's equipment and facilities are comparable to those of major hospitals and medical centers.
Dr. Saeed Abdel Aziz, a consultant in open-heart surgery at Cairo University's Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, praised the unit's equipment and facilities. He noted that the success of open-heart surgeries depends on the integration of various medical specialties and a specialized team. Dr. Abdel Aziz emphasized the importance of continuous training and knowledge transfer for the hospital's staff.
The Suez Canal Authority's hospital provides medical services to employees and their families, as well as to the local community. The hospital's management is committed to developing its medical services and improving the quality of care provided to patients. The launch of the open-heart surgery unit is part of the authority's efforts to enhance its medical services.
The hospital's kidney dialysis unit has 25 machines that operate on two shifts per day, as well as a machine dedicated to intensive care that operates around the clock. The hospital's management plans to upgrade the unit and improve its services. The authority's efforts to develop its medical services aim to improve the health and well-being of its employees and the local community.
The launch of the open-heart surgery unit is a significant achievement for the Suez Canal Authority's hospital. The unit will provide essential medical services to patients who previously had to travel outside the province to receive treatment. The hospital's management and staff are committed to providing high-quality medical care and improving the health and well-being of patients.
Key points
- The Suez Canal Authority's hospital has launched an open-heart surgery unit, which will provide essential medical services to patients in the region.
- The unit has two fully equipped operating rooms and four intensive care beds, and aims to perform six open-heart surgeries per month.
- The hospital's management is committed to developing its medical services and improving the quality of care provided to patients.
