Session 1: Neurocritical & Ethical Challenges in The PICU
Tracks
Plenary Hall
| Saturday, December 6, 2025 |
| 8:30 AM - 10:20 AM |
Speaker
Dr. Ahmed Ramadan
Consultants Emergency Medicine
SKHF
Pediatric Trauma Assessment
8:30 AM - 8:45 AMBiography
Dr. Ahmed Ramadan is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Sheikh Khalifa Hospital – Fujairah (SKHF), where he serves as part of the Emergency and Trauma Institute, providing advanced assessment and management of acute and life-threatening conditions. Known for his clinical expertise in frontline emergency care, Dr. Ahmed plays a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered services within one of the region’s leading emergency departments.
Dr. Jihad Zahraa
Chief, Critical Care Division
Al Jalila Children's Hospital
Ethical Dilemma in PICU
8:50 AM - 9:10 AMBiography
Dr. Zahraa heads the PICU at Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, managing critically ill children across multiple specialties. He has over 24 years of experience in tertiary pediatric care in the UAE and Saudi Arabia and holds a Master’s in Health Care Quality. Dr. Zahraa actively engages in medical education, simulation-based training, and point-of-care ultrasound, improving outcomes and advancing pediatric critical care practices.
Dr. Yasser Zaghloul
Senior Consultant of Anesthesiology & ICU
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Perioperative Management of Traumatic Brain Injury
9:10 AM - 9:30 AMBiography
Dr. Yasser Mohamed Zaghloul, an Anesthesiology expert at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, specializes in neonatal and pediatric anesthesia, neuroanesthesia, neurocritical care, perioperative medicine, and acute pain management. His diverse skill set makes him an invaluable asset in handling complex medical scenarios. Dr. Zaghloul's commitment to ensuring safe and effective anesthesia administration, particularly in neonatal and pediatric cases, reflects his dedication to the well-being of patients in critical medical situations.
Dr. Mohammed Asha
Consultant Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Tawam Hospital
Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: ICP Monitoring & Management
9:30 AM - 9:50 AMBiography
Dr. Mohammed Asha is a Consultant Neurosurgeon with expertise in both adult and pediatric neurosurgery. He completed subspecialty fellowship training in cerebellar oncology and skull base surgery, and currently serves as Chief of Neurosurgery and Chair of the Neuroscience Institute at Sheikh Tahnoon Medical City. He is also Adjunct Professor of Neurosurgery at UAE University. Beyond his clinical and academic leadership, Dr. Asha is an active member of the Arab Board Subspecialties Council and leads the Arab Board Skull Base Fellowship Program. His professional passions include advancing neurosurgical research, innovation, and medical education across the region.
Dr. Khaled AlQurashi
Consultant Ped. Emergency
KAH-MNGHA
Pediatric Trauma: Innovative Approach
9:50 AM - 10:10 AMBiography
Dr. AlQurashi manages critically ill children in emergency and trauma settings, emphasizing acute pediatric care. He is involved in emergency protocol development, staff training, and research to enhance pediatric emergency outcomes. With years of experience in high-pressure environments, Dr. AlQurashi integrates evidence-based practices to provide rapid, effective care for children while mentoring the next generation of pediatric emergency specialists.
Session Chair
Fatima Al Kaabi
HOD & Consultant Pediatrics
Kalba Hospital
Nasser Ezzat
Consultant Pediatric Intensivist
Sheikh Khalifa Hospital Fujairah
Asaad Sharafelddin
HOD Surgery Institute and Consultant Neurosurgeon
Sheikh Khalifa Hospital Fujairah