DOHA: The evolving role of emergency medicine in Qatar was highlighted at the Second Annual Emergency Medicine Symposium, hosted by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC).
The symposium, featuring lectures, presentations and panels, served as a setting for healthcare professionals to share experiences and discuss emerging ideas and technologies.
Attended by over 300 participants, including emergency physicians, paramedics, nurses, residents, fellows, researchers, and allied healthcare professionals, the symposium highlighted the transformation of emergency services in Qatar.
It also presented increased educational and research opportunities for healthcare professionals in the area of emergency medicine.
Professor Peter Cameron, Chairman, Emergency Department, Hamad General Hospital, said HMC is developing a well-integrated emergency system to ensure people are able to access the right service at the right time and as quickly as possible.
“In recent years, to address the rising emergency needs in the country, HMC has established emergency departments in Al Khor, Al Wakra, and at Cuban Hospital in Dukhan.
“We now offer specialist emergency care at National Center for Cancer Care and Research, Heart Hospital, and in Ambulance Service.”
Healthcare professionals also gained insights on management of patients with extreme cardiac arrest, incidence of snake bites and scorpion stings, existence of poisonous plants and toxins in the region, leading causes of trauma admission and occupational injuries from falling objects.
The competence and reliability of HMC’s Ambulance Service, and the role and management of heat-related emergencies in Saudi Arabia were also discussed.
The Peninsula
