Emergency
+221 77 099 69 68 / +221 33 978 37 50
Available 24/7 for all types of emergencies, with continuous consultations and care.
Presentation of the service
The Emergency Reception Department at the Cheikh Ahmadoul Khadim National Hospital Center (CHNCAK) is designed to provide rapid and effective care for medical and surgical emergencies. Led by Dr. Seydou Nourou SECK, this department is equipped with modern infrastructure and cutting-edge technology to handle all types of emergencies. With a highly qualified medical and paramedical team, the service ensures a quick and appropriate response to every situation, offering superior quality care to all patients, 24/7.
Treated pathologies
- Management of medical emergencies
- Management of surgical emergencies
- Intensive care and resuscitation
- Trauma care
- Decontamination
- Patient assessment and triage
- Multipurpose monitoring (UHCD)
- Emergency radiography
- Emergency laboratory
Facilities and Equipment
Our Emergency Reception Department is equipped with modern infrastructure and state-of-the-art medical devices to ensure rapid and effective emergency care.
- Respirators: 2 for transport and 1 for resuscitation, for critical respiratory support.
- 12-lead ECG machine: For diagnosing cardiac disorders.
- Portable ultrasound machine: Used for quick bedside evaluations.
- Mobile radiography machine: For immediate diagnostics without patient transfer.
- DSA defibrillator with cardiac pacemaker: For emergency interventions in cases of cardiac arrest.
- Capnography monitor: For monitoring CO2 levels, crucial in intensive care.
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The team behind the service
The Emergency Reception Department is led by Dr. Seydou Nourou SECK, an expert in emergency medicine with extensive professional experience. The medical team comprises seven senior general practitioners and three junior doctors in rural internships. The paramedical team, led by a service supervisor, is organized into four sub-teams, each including four nurses, a plaster technician, and a medical secretary, ensuring continuous and optimal patient care.
Dr. Seydou Nourou SECK
Service chief
Dr. Seydou Nourou SECK is an experienced emergency physician specialized in occupational health and safety. With certifications in ACLS, BLS, and PHTLS recognized by the American Heart Association, he leads the Emergency Reception Department at CHNCAK with recognized expertise. He also played a key role as the coordinator of the Regional Treatment Center in Sédhiou during the COVID-19 pandemic.