Royal Health Al Salam Specialized Hospital (RHASSH) – a member of Royal Health Group – is a multi-specialty hospital that will launch in Q4 of 2023. Located between Al Wathba and Baniyas, it will mainly serve patients living on the outskirts of the city, and generally to all those residing in Abu Dhabi.

Among the many specialties at Royal Health Al Salam Specialized Hospital are:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Neurology
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Respiratory Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Psychiatry & Psychology
• And much more…

However, the highlight of this endeavor is the introduction of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, which is included as a standard offering at RHASSH. HBOT is a proven method where high concentration oxygen is administered under increased pressure compared to normal atmospheric pressure. It is widely recognized as an effective treatment for various health issues due to its safety, non-invasive nature, and common use in medical settings.

HBOT can be used to treat the following conditions:

1. Severe infections that damage soft tissues.

2. Serious muscle infections caused by certain bacteria.

3. Hard-to-treat bone infections.

4. Burns from heat or fire.

5. Sports injuries.

6. Problems with blood flow in your arteries, including blockage in the main eye artery and assisting with hard-to-heal wounds.

7. Issues with skin or tissue grafts.

8. Injuries from crush accidents or muscle swelling problems.

9. Tissue and bone damage from delayed effects of radiation.

10. Sudden hearing loss without a known cause.

11. Pus-filled pockets in the brain.

12. Air or gas bubble blockages.

13. Decompression sickness from rapid ascents after deep diving.

14. Carbon monoxide poisoning.

HBOT is also being considered for novel applications, including addressing the effects of aging and age-related diseases. Given that the UAE is at the forefront of anti-aging strategies, HBOT aligns well with this ambition. According to the US National Library of Medicine, "a recent clinical trial demonstrated that repeated intermittent hyperbaric exposures had dramatic aging-modulating effects on the skin. Numerous studies have reported the effects of HBOT in different tissues with compromised blood perfusion, such as skin, brain, bone, and even tumors. These results firmly establish the effects of HBOT, implying its possible advantages in preventing age-related microcirculation impairments."

Whether patients seek life-saving treatments or improvements in their quality of life, Royal Health Al Salam Specialized Hospital will provide the necessary care under the guidance of highly qualified experts in their respective fields.