Ambulatory pediatric conditions

Paediatric Emergency Cases at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi delivers comprehensive healthcare for children, including emergencies. The Department of Paediatrics is staffed by a highly experienced team of doctors and nurses who provide high-quality medical care for children of all ages.

Emergency Conditions Treated at SSMC

Some of the emergency conditions treated at SSMC include:

• Respiratory conditions: Such as asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia
• Gastrointestinal conditions: Such as vomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration
• Cardiac conditions: Such as arrhythmias and myocarditis
• Neurological conditions: Such as epilepsy and meningitis
• Trauma: Such as cuts, bruises and fractures
• Toxicological emergencies: Such as poisoning due to medicines or chemicals

First Aid Services

First aid services are available 24/7 at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City. The Emergency Department is staffed by doctors and nurses trained to manage all paediatric emergencies.

Advice for Parents in Emergencies

• Keep calm: It is important to remain calm so you can help your child more effectively
• Call 999: If your child has a medical emergency, call 999 immediately
• Provide basic first aid: If you are trained in first aid, you can provide basic first aid to your child until medical help arrives
• Bring your child to SSMC: If your child has a non-emergency medical condition, you can bring them to the hospital to receive the required medical care

SSMC in Abu Dhabi provides high-quality healthcare for children, including emergency care. If your child has a medical emergency, do not hesitate to call 999 or bring them to SSMC to receive the necessary medical attention.