More than 3,600 people assisted security guards in the capital over the weekend

Over weekends and holidays, the System of Emergency and Disaster Medical Assistance (SAMEC) provided on-site care to 303 people for a variety of reasons, including road accidents, injuries and assaults, domestic violence, stab wounds and people with different medical conditions.

In addition, assistance is provided with coverage of various venues and events where crowds gather.

mother and baby

The Women’s and Children’s Hospital reported the following news from 8pm on Friday, November 17, to 8am on Tuesday, November 21st:

The adult ward admitted 415 patients, of whom 66 were hospitalized. There were 141 obstetric visits, 176 gynecological visits, and 68 medical outpatient visits.

A total of 1,302 patients were admitted to the pediatric ward, 65 of whom were hospitalized. Among the emergency causes, there were 216 cases of respiratory diseases, 131 cases of various traumas, 113 cases of gastroenteritis, 3 cases of traffic accidents, and 2 cases of dog bites.

There were 43 live births: 16 males and 27 females.

saint bernard dog

At San Bernardo Hospital, from 8 a.m. on Friday the 17th to 8 a.m. on Tuesday the 21st, a total of 1,086 consultations were received.

Of those treated, 235 were hospitalized.

A total of 131 people were injured, 64 of whom were injured in traffic accidents:

· 33 motorcyclists

·20 passers-by

· 8 motorists

· 3 cyclists

In addition, 67 patients were referred from other medical centers during the on-call assistance.

Lord of Miracles

On Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the emergency department of Señor del Milagro Hospital treated 476 patients over the age of 15. The medical needs are mainly for cases of gastroenteritis and pharyngitis.

Arturo Onativia

The Dr. Arturo Onativia Hospital conducted 56 consultations via emergency phone on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, mainly due to: unexplained pain, skin and subcutaneous tissue infections, diabetic decompensation and gastrointestinal inflammation.