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Saudi German Hospital - Madinah impressively
saves premature baby against all odds
12/07/2024
11 July 2024- Ghaith, born prematurely at 27 weeks, emerged healthy after a remarkable 72-day journey at
Saudi German Hospital – Madinah. The cutting-edge technology and commitment of world-class doctors at
the hospital helped save the infant.
Ghaith, who was born prematurely, faced immense challenges, including a heart defect with enlarged
muscles, weak circulation and heart palpitations.
Furthermore, incomplete lung development with cysts and chronic scarring caused him breathing difficulties
and he suffered complicated gastrointestinal and other infections due to his weakened immune system
further.
Dr. Sabri El Gamal, a consultant paediatrician, skilfully employed high-frequency ventilators and provided
Ghaith with meticulously tailored intravenous nutrition at each stage of his treatment, followed by cautious
oral feeding to avoid complications.
Dr Sabri also administered lung injections and blood circulation stimulants. Additionally, meticulous attention
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