Dr. Sameh Hamdi Abdelhamid Ibrahim Seyam
Consultant Critical Care Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
M.B.B.CH, M.Sc, MD Intensive Care and Anesthesia
About Dr. Sameh Hamdi Abdelhamid Ibrahim Seyam
Dr. Sameh Hamdi Abdelhamid Ibrahim Seyam is a Consultant in Critical Care Medicine with more than 19 years of experience managing critically ill patients across university hospitals and major healthcare institutions in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. His clinical background spans a wide range of intensive care settings, from complex medical conditions to advanced post-operative care.
Having supervised large intensive care units and contributed to academic teaching, quality initiatives, and physician training programs, Dr. Sameh brings extensive expertise to every patient encounter. His experience in managing one of the region’s largest ECMO programs further strengthens his reputation as a critical care specialist in Dubai for patients requiring advanced intensive care support.
Beyond bedside care, he has remained actively involved in education, research, and professional development throughout his career. His commitment to evidence-based medicine allows him to integrate current critical care practices while maintaining a compassionate approach to patient and family care.
Educational Qualifications
- M.B.B.CH
- M.Sc in Intensive Care and Anesthesia
- MD in Intensive Care and Anesthesia
- Assistant Professor, Intensive Care & Anesthesiology, Al-Azhar University
Special Interests
- Special critical care invasive maneuvers
- Publication of critical care research articles in international journals
Research / Publications
- The Effect of Epidural Magnesium Sulfate as An Adjuvant to Fentanyl for Postoperative Analgesia after Lower Limb Orthopedic Surgery. Al-Azhar International Medical Journal, 2020.
- Hypotension as a First Presentation of Myasthenia Gravis in an Elderly Patient Scheduled for Cervical Disc Surgery: A Case Report. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 2023.
- A Single Intensive Care Experience for Early Awake Proning in a Non-Intubated Patient During the COVID-19 Pandemic. IJMA, 2022.
- Effect of Early Prone Positioning Among Critically Ill Patients Admitted with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 2024.
- Assessing the Impact of Opioid-Free Anesthesia Using the Modified Mulimix Technique on Postoperative Pain in Bariatric Surgery Patients. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 2024.
- Sedation for Colonoscopy Procedures Using Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol-Fentanyl Infusions: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. Turkish Journal of Anaesthesiology & Reanimation, 2024.
- Dexmedetomidine Versus Magnesium Sulfate for Controlled Hypotension During Rhinoplasty Surgeries. Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2023.
- Dexmedetomidine Versus Fentanyl as an Adjuvant to Bupivacaine in Saddle Anesthesia for Anoplasty. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 2024.
- Comparative Study Between Combined Intravenous and Nebulized Amikacin Versus Intravenous Amikacin Alone for Treatment of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia. IJMA, 2022.
- Clinical Efficacy of Local Infiltration of Lidocaine and Tranexamic Acid During Tonsillectomy. Ain-Shams Journal of Anesthesiology, 2023.
- Validity of Using Serum D-Dimer Titer for Early Identification of Pulmonary Embolism in Emergency Room Patients. Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal, 2023.
- Comparative Study Between Dexamethasone and Dexmedetomidine for Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Ain-Shams Journal of Anaesthesiology, 2017.
- Effects of Adding Morphine to Intra-Articular Dexamethasone Injection on Postoperative Pain After Shoulder Surgery. Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal, 2019.
- Phenylephrine Versus Norepinephrine Boluses for Spinal Hypotension During Cesarean Delivery. Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal, 2018.
- Prevention of Post-Spinal Anesthesia Shivering: Low Dose Ketamine vs Tramadol. Al-Azhar International Medical Journal, 2020.
- Lidocaine Versus Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant to General Anesthesia for Elective Abdominopelvic Surgeries. IJMA, 2020.
- Comparative Study of Dexmedetomidine Versus Magnesium Sulfate as Adjuvants to Bupivacaine in Classical Repair Surgery. Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care, 2020.
- Microalbuminuria as an Early Postoperative Detector of Sepsis After Major Surgeries. Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care, 2020.
FAQs
He manages critically ill patients with severe infections, respiratory failure, trauma, post-surgical complications, cardiac conditions, neurological emergencies, and multiple organ dysfunction.
Yes. He has extensive experience in advanced mechanical ventilation strategies and the management of patients requiring prolonged respiratory support.
ECMO is an advanced life-support technique used in severe heart or lung failure. Dr. Sameh has significant experience managing patients in large ECMO-intensive care units.
Yes. He has broad expertise in postoperative intensive care, helping patients recover safely after complex surgical procedures.
Yes. Alongside clinical practice, he has contributed to medical education, postgraduate training, critical care workshops, and numerous peer-reviewed publications.