Most major operations are performed under this type of anesthesia, where the patient becomes completely unconscious and unaware of the surgical procedure. AWMV anesthesiologists work with each patient individually, to identify the best and most suitable combination of medications, taking into consideration the medical condition of each patient, the previous medications, allergies, and the type of surgery.

This technique aims to block the sensation of the body area which requires surgical intervention to prevent patient from feeling pain. The anesthesiologist injects local anesthesia (numbing medication) near the cluster of nerves that provides sensation to that area.

This procedure blocks the pain in a particular region of the body. Epidurals block the nerve impulses from the lower spinal segments which results in decreased sensation in the lower half of the body.

• Evaluating and treating cardiac patients who present with cardiac disease that require treatment in medical floor.
• Evaluating and treating patient before surgery (pre-op evaluation).
• Performing cardiology consultation for patient presenting with non-cardiac disease if needed.

The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) at Ain Wazein Medical Village is staffed by a multidisciplinary team responsible for performing the following procedures:

• Diagnostic Coronary Angiography.
• Therapeutic Coronary Intervention (PTCA with or without stent implantation)
• Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
• Right Heart Catheterization
• Arteriography (cerebral and peripheral)
• Internal Pacemaker Implantation.

This unit is dedicated to the care of critically ill cardiac patients suffering from:

• Chest pain due to myocardial infarction (STEMI and NSTEMI)
• Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
• Acute Complicated Myocarditis.
• Cardiac Tamponade.
• Decompensated Heart Failure (CHF).

• Patients with complicated Valvular Heart Disease
• Patients with high risk cardiac arrhythmias
• Patients Post PTCA (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty)

Management and follow up of patients after cardiac surgery.

• Provide intensive monitoring and management for patients presenting with acute medical or surgical diseases requiring Intensive care.
• Perform portable Echocardiogram Doppler for critically ill patient in ICU if needed.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy for patient in ICU if needed.
• Perform acute hemodialysis for critical ill patient in ICU.
• Perform continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)for ICU patients if needed.
• Perform Plasmapheresis for ICU patient if needed.

• Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
• Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
• MAPPA
• Holter Monitoring for Heart Rhythm
• Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Stress echocardiography and treadmill exercise test

This unit serves patients transferred from CCU, patients who require cardiac monitoring, and patients suffering from:

• Low risk unstable angina
• Cardiac syncope
• Decompensated Heart failure requiring inotropic support and/or macro-Lasix.
• Malignant HTN
• Non-complicated stroke with underlying cardiac disease

The stroke unit is designated for acute stroke patients with continuous monitoring of vital parameters with a multidisciplinary team approach including specialized nursing staff. It aims to:

• Monitor parameters such as ECG, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, oxygen saturation, temperature and glucose, in order to prevent and treat complications.
• Identify stroke causes in order to provide a targeted treatment.
• Provide thrombolysis treatment for patients and thrombectomy, if possible.
• Provide early mobilization and rehabilitation.

• Provide medical services in all disciplines.
• Ensure a triage system in place that patients with the most serious cases are seen first and taken care of as quickly as possible.
• Perform dialysis sessions in emergency cases.

The Dermatology Division is directed to the diagnosis and treatment of all kinds of skin diseases. Our services include outpatients’ consultations in addition to procedures such as cautery.

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The Endocrine, Diabetes, & Metabolic Diseases Division provides a range of inpatient and outpatient services and offers a comprehensive approach in the diagnosis and management of patients suffering from Endocrine and Metabolic disorders such as diabetes, thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary gland diseases, osteoporosis, and metabolic diseases, diseases of the parathyroid, and Vitamin D deficiencies, in addition to pancreatic pathologies and others.

Our services include:

• Comprehensive medical care and education for all the patients suffering from endocrine disorders.
• Close follow up of diabetic patients, controlling blood sugar, screening, prevention, and treatment of diabetes related complications.
• Diagnosis and treatment of Osteoporosis by performing On-site Bone Mineral Density (BMD) tests through the DXA (Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan which allows an accurate diagnosis of osteoporosis in patients at risk, with parameters calibrated according to international standards. Reports are generated and read by the endocrinologist.

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The Gastroenterology Diseases Division offers clinical services for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of gastrointestinal tract, pancreatic and liver disorders. These investigations entail procedures which could be both diagnostic and therapeutic including advanced Endoscopic Ultrasound, gastroscopy, and colonoscopy. The endoscopy unit is equipped to perform a range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures on inpatient and outpatient basis, managed by qualified and experienced gastroenterologists.

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The division of Infectious Disease provides a wide range of services, from diagnostic to comprehensive treatment options. The treatment protocols are based on the most recent evidence-based practices and guidelines to provide holistic approach for the management of infectious diseases.
The Infection control committee is a multidisciplinary team meets on regular basis to establish an effective infection control program in order to improve patient care practices and reduce the risk of acquiring and transmitting nosocomial infections among patients, healthcare workers, and visitors.

Communicable Diseases Evaluation & Management Unit (CDEMU):
Ain Wazein Medical Village has adopted an emergency plan against the COVID-19 pandemic, especially since it was among the first Lebanese hospitals that have launched a mechanism of rapid response to deal with the pandemic as soon as the first cases were detected. Recently AWMV won a prestigious award, it was selected by the Arab Hospitals Federation as one of only a few distinguished hospitals in the Arab World. It was awarded Golden Initiative Certificate in recognition of overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.

AWMV was a pioneer health facility in its catchment area establishing communicable disease evaluation and management units or a specific center for COVID-19. Functional since August 10th, 2020, this center is considered the second in Lebanon in the number of beds dedicated for patients with COVID-19.
A multidisciplinary team manages the center and provides quality care as well as a psycho-social support system.

Ain Wazein Medical Village’s Strategy in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic:

• Top management commitment to improve governance and set leadership strategies.
• A command center and 17 committees were assigned to develop the strategic plan to fight the pandemic.
• Quality management during COVID-19 pandemic: policies and procedures.
• Public awareness by conducting conferences in schools, universities, and villages and using posters and brochures to spread awareness and attain a higher community reach.
• COVID-19 Hotline.
• Support for hospitals in the AWMV catchment area.
• Laboratory examinations.
• Drive-thru PCR test service.
• Home PCR test service.
• Epidemiological surveillance campaigns.
• Preparation of Quarantine centers.
• Establishment of specialized communicable disease evaluation and management units (CDEMU) or a specific center for COVID-19 and the Installation of negative pressure in isolation rooms.
• Medical protocols and treatment guidelines for the management of COVID-19 patients were developed and have been updated regularly to ensure adequate clinical care management: COVID-19 Diagnostic Algorithms: PCR, Rapid tests (COVID-19 antigen testing), and IgM (COVID-19 serologic serum antibody testing), Convalescent Plasma Therapy for COVID-19.
• Home care program for patients with COVID-19.
• Post COVID-19 care unit.
• Specialized clinics for patients with COVID-19.
• Specialized rehabilitation program for patients with COVID-19.
• Occupational health and safety.
• Vaccination Center.

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The mental health division aims to offer adequate quality of care, treatment, education and awareness for patients affected by psychiatric illness.
Services:

• Offer a multidisciplinary care approach (medical, nursing, social, psychological).
• Provide a home-like environment for the treatment of patients suffering from psychiatric illnesses.
• Follow-up on discharged patients through direct phone calls and through outpatient clinic appointments.
• Provide family education and support.
• Offer adequate and high quality of provided care, treatment, services, and follow up in adequate environment of care for inpatients and outpatients community.
• Improve patient’s quality of life.

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Our division is responsible for adult pulmonary disease consultations, pulmonary function testing (P.F.T.), spirometry, diagnostic bronchoscopy, interventional bronchoscopy, and tracheostomies. We strive to provide the patient with access to the latest advances in pulmonary and critical care respecting universal protocols for infection prevention and control.


Pulmonary function testing is a valuable tool for evaluating the respiratory system, representing an important adjunct to the patient history. The PFT is often used in clinical medicine for evaluating respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea and cough, for stratifying preoperative risk, and for diagnosing common diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
PFTs can include simple screening spirometry, formal lung volume measurement, diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide, and arterial blood gases.


The Inhalation Team at Ain Wazein Medical Village is responsible for ensuring safe, effective, and timely provision of respiratory care services to patients, 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week. These services include measuring arterial blood gases, initiating mechanical ventilation, providing ventilator management and aerosol therapy.

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The Nephrology division provides a wide range of evaluation and treatment services for patients with kidney diseases (Hemo and Peritoneal Dialysis). Our fully serviced dialysis unit manages both acute and chronic dialysis. We utilize the modern dialysis machines to maintain a safe and dynamic hemodialysis session and provide the best quality of renal disease care available.
A comprehensive team of registered nurses lead by Nephrologists is dedicated to improve patients’ quality of life and ensure the delivery of care according to safety standards

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The Neurology division provides diagnostic treatments and consultative services concerned in the treatment of neurological disorders including epilepsy, stroke, spinal cord disease, peripheral nerve and muscle disorders, and other degenerative diseases of the brain.
The neuro diagnostic testing such as the EEG/EMG performed at AWMV aims to evaluate the functional aspects of the peripheral and central nervous system to aid in the diagnosis of neurological disorders.

The EEG (electroencephalogram) and EMG (Electromyography) neurological testing procedures assist specialists in achieving prompt and accurate diagnosis in order to provide treatment options to patients with neuromuscular problems disorders.

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The Rheumatology division aims to diagnose and treat patients presenting with rheumatic diseases or musculoskeletal complaints.

Services
The responsibilities of the rheumatology service include the following:

• Admit patients for workup of presumed rheumatologic conditions and subsequent management of such cases.
• Admit patients with advanced rheumatologic diseases for biological therapy.
• Perform in-hospital consultations for patients who need a specialized opinion for a presumed rheumatologic or musculoskeletal condition.
• Perform minor bed-side procedures (which include arthrocentesis, joint and soft tissue injections).
• Provide consultations at the out-patient department which might include performing the minor procedures mentioned above.
• Play a collaborative and supportive role for other facilities in the hospital such as the geriatrics unit, the rehabilitation center, the pain clinic, and the osteoporosis clinic.
• Implement and evaluate programs of care to maximize outcomes for rheumatologic populations.

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About us:
Our Blood Bank adheres to the most stringent international standards in the handling of blood and blood products, thereby ensuring the highest levels of patient safety. Highly qualified physicians, medical technologists, and phlebotomists work tirelessly to make certain that the blood supply in Ain Wazein is safe and meets the needs of the healthcare community.

To ensure the safety of both the donor and recipient, each donor is examined by a blood bank physician employing a series of questions, close observation and a physical examination. Each unit of donated blood is tested for infectious diseases including, but not limited to, HIV 1&2, HBCoreAb, HBsAg, HCV, syphilis and Antibody screening to detect antibody against red cell antigens in donors’ plasma.

Products:
Our products include:

Whole Blood
450 ml of the whole blood collected from donors in aseptic closed collection sets.

Leukoreduced Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs)
Derived from whole blood and filtered to remove the white blood cells. PRBCs are stored at 4oC and can last up to 42 days.

Fresh Frozen Plasma
Derived from whole blood and stored frozen at -20oC for up to one year.

Platelets
Can be obtained from a donor by a process known as “Apheresis”. Platelets have a short shelf life (five days) and should be stored at room temperature.

Blood donation:
To donate blood you should:

• Be in good health.
• Be at least 18 years of age. Provided you are in good health the upper age limit is 65.
• Weigh at least 50kg.

• Have ever used self-injected drugs (non-prescription).
• Have ever had hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
• Are in a high-risk group for AIDS.
• Are a diabetic on medication.

• Are sick (cold, flu, sore throat or diarrhoea).
• Have taken antibiotics within the last five days.
• Have had dental work within the last three days.
• Are anemic (Iron Def. Anaemia).
• Are pregnant.
• Have had any ear/body piercings, or have had a tattoo, within the last year.

Blood Donation Information

Working Hours:

AWH Official Working Hours (for blood donation):

• Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
• Saturday: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

24/24 coverage for urgent cases

Location:

AWMV, Main building, basement Floor (-2), facing the Outpatient Department

Contact Us:

Phone: 961 5 509 001 / ext 2840

E-mail: bloodbank@awmedicalvillage.org

About us:
The Cytogenetics Laboratory at AWH is a leader in the field of cytogenetics. Our laboratory ensures that accurate, reliable results are available in a timely manner.
Chromosome disorders form a major category of genetic disease.
In a clinical setting, chromosome abnormalities account for a large proportion of patients with congenital malformations, intellectual disability, and infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss.
The Cytogenetics Laboratory provides comprehensive testing services.
We offer: on Peripheral blood, bone marrow, lymphomas and solid tumors.
Prenatal diagnosis on Amniotic fluid(One of the few laboratories in Lebanon that performs test for fetus (prenatal) as chromosomal abnormalities are detected in about 1 in 200 newborns and constitute a major cause of mental retardation and congenital malformations.
In addition to the adoption of the new technique: Rapid aneuploidy diagnosis Interphase fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH).

Our Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory uses Quantitative real-time PCR that is a valuable technology used for diagnostics of infectious diseases, and for the detection of bacterial, fungal and viral pathogens.
Real Time PCR is useful in rapid detection of uncultivable or fastidious microorganisms. Additionally, sequence analysis of amplified microbial /viral DNA allows for identification and better characterization of the pathogen. Subspecies variation, identified by various techniques, has been shown to be important in the prognosis of certain diseases. Other important advances include the determination of viral load and the direct detection of genes or gene mutations responsible for drug resistance.
We apply this method for detection and follow up during treatment for Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV).
Detection of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Tuberculosis (TB).

Working Hours:

Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Contact Us:

Phone: 961 5 509 001 / ext 2845

E-mail: cytogenetic@awmedicalvillage.org

About us:
The work in this lab is executed in collaboration with the "Institut National de Pathologie", one of the most prestigious institute in the domain of pathology in Lebanon.

Services:
This lab assures the routine techniques (Pathology, Cytopathology) and special techniques such as Immuno-histochemistry, Immuno-fluorescence, CMF and Cytology (FNA, Fluids…).
This lab provides services to the hospital and the neighboring hospitals.

Working Hours:

AWMV Official Working Hours:

Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Location:

AWMV, Main building, basement Floor (-2), facing the Outpatient Department

Contact Us:

Phone: 961 5 509 001 / ext. 2846

E-mail: pathology@awmedicalvillage.org

Interventional procedures are carried out in this unit including abdominal paracentesis, antegrade ureteric stent, thoracic biopsy, adrenal biopsy, pancreatic CT scan, percutaneous cholecystostomy, percutaneous liver biopsy, percutaneous nephrostomy, percutaneous renal biopsy, percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage, percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography, thoracentesis-drainage, breast biopsy, FNA of the thyroid, and percutaneous drainage.

1.5 Tesla closed MRI system is available at AWMV. The Unit provides MRI examinations for the brain including diffusion image, neck, abdomen, pelvis, breast, spine, joint and extremities. Enhanced Angiography MRI with 3D reconstruction for renal artery stenosis, carotid artery stenosis, circle of Willis and Aorta are also available, along with MRCP for the CBD.

The Radiology Unit provides X-ray examination for all body organs using Digital radiography technology. The unit is equipped with digital imaging machines in the main radiology department, Emergency department as well portable X-ray machine for bed side exams.

Siemens S2000 new ultrasound machine with 4 probes is available at the Ultrasound Unit. The exams provided by the Unit include obstetrical US, color Duplex scan for organs and vessels and breast ultrasound.

Moreover, the Medical Imaging Department has new MDCT 64 detector scanner. It provides Computerized Tomography (CT) exams for the brain, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremities. Enhanced Angiography CT with 3D reconstruction for Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic aneurysm and dissection and peripheral Angiography CT are also available and provided.

• Provides care, safety and continuous follow up for both antepartum and postpartum women.
• Offers mothers-to-be care ranging from preconception visits to prenatal examinations, which include screening and diagnostic procedures to monitor fetal growth and development.
• Follows up on the mother’s health to detect and treat any maternal complications.
• Offers a 24-hour epidural service 7 days per week by the Anesthesia and Reanimation Department.
• Manages and treats all normal deliveries and cesarean sections.
• Organizes the “Post-Partum Education Program” for new mothers.
• Assists mothers to initiate breastfeeding.
• Supports mothers during skin to skin contact.
• Practices rooming-in which allows mothers and their babies to stay together day and night to bond and to establish breastfeeding.

• Regular check-up, menstrual and hormonal disorders diagnosis and treatment.
• Pre-conceptual counseling.
• All major gynecological, abdominal and vaginal procedures.
• Advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery, and minimal invasive surgery for all simple and complicated gynecological cases.

• General Orthopedics
• Microsurgery
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Sports Medicine
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal Medicine
• Hand surgery
• Shoulder and elbow surgery
• Joint reconstruction (Arthroplasty)
• Pediatric orthopedics
• Foot and ankle surgery
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis Surgery
• Musculoskeletal oncology
• Surgical sports medicine
• Orthopedic trauma
• Arthroscopic Surgery
• Basic science and research

Our Pediatrics Department is committed to providing your children with quality care in a child friendly environment through combing compassion with medical expertise. Our mission is to maintain the health & medical well-being of children aged between 1 month and 15 years. We ensure primary pediatric care including emergency, inpatient, surgical, and outpatient care. Our dedicated physicians, nurses and staff are committed to providing the best possible care for children.

Newborn babies who need intensive medical care are often put in a special area of the hospital called the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The unit offers premature baby care and aims to ensure a good care of newborns from the first day until the age of 28 days.

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 2-bed unit, which provides admission, monitoring, management, and treatment for critically ill children (from one month till 16 years of age) that does require intensive care or greater services than those provided by routine inpatient general pediatric care. Our patients present with a wide variety of life-threatening issues, such as severe infections, respiratory diseases, trauma and post-operative care of various complex surgeries. The PICU attendings are all trained in pediatric critical care medicine.

Our general surgery division covers the main areas of all surgical treatment for both adult and pediatric patients and it encompasses a broad spectrum of operative procedures with regard to the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases in any region of the body. Its scope of interest includes digestive surgery, endocrine system surgery and hemic and lymphatic surgery, among other areas

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The Cardio-vascular surgery division at AWMV aims to treat a wide spectrum of vascular diseases with advanced surgical care for complex diseases of the heart which includes cardiac surgery, vascular – thoracic surgery, and peripheral vascular surgery, in addition to aneurysms.

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Ophthalmology services at AWMV handle all the medical aspects of eye care, including treatment, surgery and the prescription of contact lenses and glasses as well as medicines for eye problems. High tech care is continuously offered for eye pathologies and employ the latest medical, surgical and laser treatments for many diseases of the eye. Currently it features the following:

• Cataract procedures
• Glaucoma
• Echo (A+B) scan.
• YAG laser.
• Argon laser.
• Fluorescein Angiography.
• Visual field.
• Minor Surgery procedures

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Urology surgery division in our hospital treats problems of the urinary system. They diagnose and treat disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate and male reproductive organs, laparoscopy and kidney stones. Procedures include Cystoscopy, Ureteroscopy, Nephrostomy, Nephroscopy Nephrectomy, and Surgery for urinary incontinence, Lithotripsy and others. For small urinary stones, Lithotripsy is used as an outpatient procedure. It’s a pain free treatment without open surgery by using extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.

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Our neurosurgical care includes both adult and pediatric patients and it’s concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of nervous system pathologies. These pathologies include diseases of the brain, spinal cord, vertebral column and the peripheral nerves. Surgical procedures are recently facilitated by several advances in the fields of anesthesia and neuro monitoring such as performing brain surgery under local anesthesia with the patient awake, advances that are instrumental in preserving function and thus improving the quality of life for patients undergoing brain and spinal cord surgery.

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The Otolaryngology services at AWMV are performed to treat the problems of the ears, nose, or throat. The following services are offered to our ambulatory patients: Consultation, Audiogram and Tympanogram.

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Our Oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform intricate surgeries on jaws, teeth, lips, and the surrounding structures

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The division of plastic surgery offers all types of plastic surgery from reconstructive to cosmetic surgeries such as Microsurgery, Rhinoplasty, Blepharoplasty, Facial lifting, Body lifting, Liposuccion, and Breast Reconstruction.

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