Dr. Elie Zaghrini
Consultant & Head of Department, Emergency and Critical Care
About
Dr. Elie Zaghrini is an Emergency Medicine Consultant with over 16 years of experience in leading international medical institutions and university hospitals. He is dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care and clinical excellence. His expertise includes acute trauma stabilization, management of cardiac and respiratory emergencies, stroke and seizure management, sepsis and shock resuscitation, toxicology and poisoning treatment, and pediatric emergencies. He is also experienced in disaster and mass casualty preparedness, emphasizing rapid assessment, evidence-based intervention, teamwork, and clear communication to optimize patient outcomes.
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine from American University of Beirut
Residency in Emergency Medicine at American University of Beirut
Faculty Development and Leadership fellowship from George Washington University
Emergency Department Quality Improvement Certification from Harvard Medical School
Master’s in Health and Hospital Management
Executif Master’s in Healthcare Systems Analysis
Master’s in Business Administration – Hospital Management division
Clinical Expertise & Procedures Offered
Advanced airway management: Endotracheal intubation – supraglottic airway device placement- cricothyrotomy
Resuscitation techniques: Advanced cardial life support- pediatric advanced life support- trauma resuscitation (ATLS protocols)
Critical interventions: Central venous catheter insertion- chest tube thoracostomy- pericardiocentesis
Emergency procedure: Fracture reduction and splinting- wound repair and suturing- abscess drainage- lumbar puncture
Point-of-Care Diagnostics: Bedside ultrasound (FAST exam, cardiac, vascular)- ECG interpretation- rapid laboratory and imaging decision-making
Acute trauma management- rapid assessment and stabilization of life-threatening injuries
Cardiac emergencies- advanced management of myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest
Respiratory emergencies- airway management, mechanical ventilation, and treatment of acute asthma/COPD exacerbations
Neurological emergencies- stroke recognition, seizure control, and head injury management
Sepsis and Shock management- early recognition and resuscitation protocols
Toxicology and poisoning- antidote administration and decontamination procedures
Pediatric emergencies- specialised care for infants and children in acute distress
Disaster and mass casualty preparedness- triage and coordination in large-scale emergencies
Dr. Elie Zaghrini is an Emergency Medicine Consultant with over 16 years of experience in leading international medical institutions and university hospitals. He is dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care and clinical excellence. His expertise includes acute trauma stabilization, management of cardiac and respiratory emergencies, stroke and seizure management, sepsis and shock resuscitation, toxicology and poisoning treatment, and pediatric emergencies. He is also experienced in disaster and mass casualty preparedness, emphasizing rapid assessment, evidence-based intervention, teamwork, and clear communication to optimize patient outcomes.
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