The fully equipped Children’s Emergency Service at the Near East University Hospital has started to provide special emergency health services for children 24/7. With experienced pediatricians, pediatric-trained nurses, child psychologists, preschool education specialists, pediatric emergency service personnel and 24-hour uninterrupted imaging-laboratory facilities, all children are now safe 24/7 with the “Children’s Emergency Service”!
Near East University Hospital, which meets the island’s need for advanced health services in all branches with its experienced physician staff and well-equipped infrastructure, continues to expand its service network with the “Children’s Emergency Service” it has recently opened. The children’s emergency service, which will provide service with the “Child-Friendly Emergency” concept, will provide special services for children 24/7. The service, which is fully equipped with experienced pediatricians, pediatric-trained nurses, child psychologists, preschool education specialists, pediatric emergency service personnel and 24-hour uninterrupted imaging-laboratory facilities, will meet an important need in the field of child health in Cyprus.
The Pediatric Emergency Service, which will provide services integrated with the modern infrastructure of the Near East University Hospital, will provide fast and safe treatment for emergency health problems of pediatric patients 24/7.
The health problems that children most frequently visit the emergency room for include high fever, lower and upper respiratory tract infections, diarrhea, vomiting, rashes, allergic reactions, and seizures. In order to effectively intervene in such emergencies, an expert staff and a child-friendly environment are required. The Near East University Hospital aims to meet this need of the island with the pediatric emergency service it has opened.
It Will Provide Service 24/7!
“In line with our vision of providing high-quality health services to all segments of society, we are taking an important step with our emergency service that we have structured specifically for children,” said Near East University Hospital Chief Physician Prof. Dr. Müjdat Salih Balkan, and added; “Our emergency service, which will provide services specifically for the needs of our pediatric patients, will ensure that our children and their families feel safe with both its physical conditions and expert staff.”
Near East University Hospital Child Health and Diseases Specialist and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Head Prof. Dr. Ceyhun Dalkan emphasized that a special approach and equipment are needed to effectively intervene in pediatric patients in emergency situations. Prof. Dr. Dalkan, said “A ‘child-friendly’ emergency service designed solely for pediatric patients was an important need. In our pediatric emergency service, there are nurses and technical teams trained in pediatrics, in addition to our physicians who will provide 24/7 service. In addition, we will provide service with our capacity to quickly integrate with our inpatient services, pediatric and neonatal intensive care units when necessary, and our fully equipped infrastructure that provides service in all branches.”
Emphasizing the importance of correct diagnosis and rapid intervention in emergency situations, Near East University Hospital Child Health and Diseases Department Head and Pediatric Immunology and Allergy Specialist Prof. Dr. Nerin Nadir Bahçeciler Önder said, “Especially in many emergencies that require rapid intervention such as asthma attacks, serious allergic reactions, respiratory distress, seizures, feverish children, changes in consciousness, severe vomiting and diarrhea, our Pediatric Emergency Service will make life easier for both the child and the family.”
The Near East University Hospital Pediatric Emergency Service will provide a safe, fast and effective solution for the urgent health needs of pediatric patients 24/7 with its modern infrastructure and integrated structure with all branches.