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Dr Fatah Hamid, Dubai (2026)

30/12/2025

Ambulance Nurse Duties

An ambulance nurse is a frontline healthcare professional who provides life-saving care outside the hospital during emergencies.

🔹 Rapid assessment of the patient
🔹 Providing first aid and CPR
🔹 Controlling bleeding and treating injuries
🔹 Administering oxygen and emergency medications
🔹 Monitoring vital signs during transport
🔹 Safely transferring patients to the hospital
🔹 Coordinating with emergency teams and doctors

👏 Ambulance nurses play a vital role in saving lives when every second counts.

30/12/2025

Depression & Anxiety

Depression and anxiety are common mental health conditions that affect a person’s thoughts, emotions, and daily life. They are real illnesses and can affect anyone.

⚠️ Common Symptoms:
▪️ Constant worry or fear
▪️ Persistent sadness or hopelessness
▪️ Sleep problems
▪️ Fatigue and low energy
▪️ Loss of interest in daily activities

📌 Common Causes:
🔹 Ongoing stress
🔹 Financial or family problems
🔹 Loneliness
🔹 Traumatic experiences

🚫 If left untreated, they may lead to:

❌ Poor work or academic performance
❌ Relationship problems
❌ Self-harm or substance abuse

✅ Treatment & Support:

✔️ Talking to a doctor or mental health professional
✔️ Counseling or therapy
✔️ Regular sleep and exercise
✔️ Support from trusted people

💙 Message:
Mental health matters. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
—
✍️ Dr Fatah Hamid

30/12/2025

Diabetes Mellitus (Diabetes)

Diabetes is a serious but manageable chronic disease in which blood sugar (glucose) levels become too high because the body does not produce enough insulin or cannot use it properly.

⚠️ Common Symptoms:
▪️ Excessive thirst
▪️ Frequent urination
▪️ Fatigue and weakness
▪️ Unexplained weight loss
▪️ Slow wound healing
▪️ Blurred vision

🔬 Types of Diabetes:
🔹 Type 1 Diabetes
🔹 Type 2 Diabetes (most common)
🔹 Gestational Diabetes

🚫 If diabetes is not controlled, it can lead to: ❌ Heart disease
❌ Kidney failure
❌ Vision loss
❌ Nerve damage
❌ Foot ulcers and amputations

✅ Prevention & Control:
✔️ Healthy diet
✔️ Regular physical activity
✔️ Blood sugar monitoring
✔️ Medical treatment as advised

📢 Message:

Diabetes is not a death sentence — awareness, early diagnosis, and proper control can save lives.
—
✍️ Dr Fatah Hamid

30/12/2025

Types of Feeding Tubes

Feeding tubes are used to provide nutrition and medications to patients who cannot eat or swallow safely.

🔹 Common Types:

• NG Tube (Nasogastric): Through the nose to the stomach – short-term use
• OG Tube (Orogastric): Through the mouth to the stomach – mainly for infants
• NJ Tube (Nasojejunal): Through the nose to the small intestine
• G-Tube / PEG: Surgically placed into the stomach – long-term feeding
• J-Tube (Jejunostomy): Surgically placed into the small intestine
• Button Tube: Low-profile type of G-tube

🔹 Uses:

✔ Nutritional support
✔ Medication administration
✔ Safe feeding for patients with swallowing difficulties

⚠️ Always confirm tube placement and maintain proper hygiene before feeding.

🩺 Proper nutrition saves lives

29/12/2025

Newborn Cues Decoded – Understanding Your Baby

Newborn babies cannot talk, but they communicate their needs through cues. Understanding these signals helps parents respond quickly and confidently.

🔹 Hunger Cues: • Lip smacking or licking
• Sucking hands or fingers
• Rooting (turning head toward touch)
• Crying (late sign)
🔹 Sleep Cues: • Yawning
• Rubbing eyes
• Fussiness
• Turning face away
🔹 Discomfort / Pain Cues: • High-pitched crying
• Arching the back
• Clenched fists
• Grimacing
🔹 Gas / Tummy Discomfort: • Pulling legs toward tummy
• Crying after feeding
• Red face
• Grunting
🔹 Happy / Content Cues: • Relaxed body
• Soft cooing sounds
• Calm facial expression
• Brief eye contact

⚠️ If crying is excessive, persistent, or unusual, consult a healthcare provider.

🩺 Take care of your baby with love and understanding

29/12/2025

Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea)

Painful periods are common and cause cramping pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation.

🔹 Types:
• Primary Dysmenorrhea (no underlying disease)
• Secondary Dysmenorrhea (due to pelvic conditions)

🔹 Common Causes:

• Strong uterine contractions
• Hormonal imbalance (high prostaglandins)
• Endometriosis
• Uterine fibroids
• Pelvic infections
• IUCD (Copper-T)

🔹 Symptoms:

• Lower abdominal cramps
• Back and leg pain
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fatigue and weakness

🔹 Management:

✔ Pain relief medicines (as advised)
✔ Warm compress on abdomen
✔ Light exercise
✔ Stress reduction
✔ Healthy diet

⚠️ Consult a doctor if pain is severe or affects daily activities.

🩺 Take care of your health

29/12/2025

Menstrual Irregularities

Menstrual irregularities occur when there is a change in the timing, duration, or amount of menstrual bleeding.

🔹 Common Types:

• Missed periods (Amenorrhea)
• Early or delayed periods
• Heavy or light bleeding
• Irregular cycles

🔹 Common Causes:

• Hormonal imbalance
• Stress
• Sudden weight gain or loss
• Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS)
• Thyroid disorders
• Pregnancy
• Certain medications

🔹 Symptoms:

• Periods not coming on time
• Severe lower abdominal pain
• Heavy bleeding
• Fatigue and weakness

🔹 Treatment:

✔ Depends on the cause
✔ Healthy diet
✔ Stress management
✔ Regular exercise
✔ Medical consultation

⚠️ See a doctor if periods stop for 3 months or if bleeding is very heavy.

🩺 Take care of your health

28/12/2025

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a serious but treatable disease if detected early.

⚠️ Key Signs:

🔹 Lump in the breast or underarm
🔹 Changes in breast shape or size
🔹 Ni**le inversion or discharge
🔹 Skin changes like redness or dimpling

🛡️ Protect Yourself:

✔️ Perform monthly self-exams
✔️ Get regular mammograms after age 40
✔️ Maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly

⏰ Early detection saves lives

If you notice any changes, consult your doctor immediately.

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28/12/2025

The Human Bone Marrow – A Lifeline of Life

Bone marrow produces essential blood cells: 🔴 Red blood cells – carry oxygen
⚪ White blood cells – fight infections

🩸 Platelets – stop bleeding

Without healthy bone marrow, blood cannot be formed and life cannot continue.

➡️ Bone marrow is truly the foundation of human survival.

🩺 Dr Fatah Hamid

28/12/2025

Blood Products Types 🩺

Blood products are components separated from whole blood and used according to a patient’s specific medical needs.

🔹 Whole Blood – Used in massive blood loss
🔹 Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs) – For anemia and severe bleeding
🔹 Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) – For clotting factor deficiencies
🔹 Platelets – For low platelet count and bleeding risk
🔹 Cryoprecipitate – For severe coagulation disorders
🔹 Albumin – Used in shock, burns, and low blood volume
🔹 Immunoglobulins (IVIG) – For immune deficiencies

✅ The right blood product at the right time can save lives

✅ Component therapy is safer and more effective than whole blood

📌 Donate blood, save lives
— Dr Fatah Hamid 🩺

28/12/2025

Jaundice – Health Awareness

Jaundice is a condition in which the skin and the white part of the eyes turn yellow. It happens due to an increased level of bilirubin in the blood.

🔹 Symptoms:

Yellowing of the skin and eyes
Dark-colored urine
Pale or clay-colored stool
Fatigue and weakness
Abdominal pain
Loss of appetite

🔹 Causes:

Liver diseases (Hepatitis)
Bile duct obstruction (Gallstones)
Excess breakdown of red blood cells
Certain medications or toxins
Newborn (physiological) jaundice

🔹 Treatment: Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Early diagnosis and proper medical care are essential.

⚠️ Important:

If jaundice worsens or is associated with fever, severe pain, or vomiting, consult a doctor immediately.

🩺 Your health matters

28/12/2025

Haemodialysis

Haemodialysis is a medical treatment used when the kidneys fail to function properly. It helps clean the blood by removing waste products, excess salts, and extra fluid from the body.

🔹 Why is haemodialysis needed?

▪️ Acute or chronic kidney failure
▪️ High levels of urea and creatinine
▪️ Fluid overload and swelling
▪️ Electrolyte imbalance (especially high potassium)

🔹 How does haemodialysis work?

▪️ Blood is passed through a special dialysis machine
▪️ The machine filters waste and excess fluid
▪️ Clean blood is returned to the body
▪️ Each session lasts about 3–4 hours
▪️ Usually done 3 times per week

🔹 Benefits:

✔️ Cleans the blood
✔️ Improves quality of life
✔️ Helps patients survive with kidney failure

⚠️ Possible complications:

▪️ Low blood pressure
▪️ Fatigue and dizziness
▪️ Muscle cramps

📌 Advice:
Follow your doctor’s instructions, limit fluids as advised, and never miss dialysis sessions.

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