By Shabna Ullah

Two patients have already benefited from the services of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) established at the New Amsterdam Hospital and have been spared the hassle of travelling to the Georgetown Public Hospital.

One of the patients, 48-year-old Ishmael Ibrahim of Line Path, Skeldon was admitted to the institution on Thursday and is being treated for renal failure. The other patient, Victor Johnson, who has since been discharged, was admitted on Tuesday with a heart condition.

Eight nurses have been assigned to the ICU – a joint project undertaken by the Rotary Clubs of New Amsterdam and Eau Gallie of Florida in collaboration with the Regional Health Authority (RHA) – under a shift system.

Dr Rambarran Ramsackal, who heads the ICU, said the service was “good for Region Six,” as patients in critical conditions no longer have to be taken to the Georgetown hospital. …..