BIMC Hospital – Bali – 24 Hour Medical and Emergency Centre

Electrical Injury

Electrical injury occurs when an electric current runs through a portion of the body, usually from either a man-made source or lightning. The outside of the person’s body may appear to have only minor injuries, but internal injuries may still be significant. As current enters the body (source), it causes surface to deep burns, damages muscle and organs [...]
Formalin in Food

The widespread use of formalin, in preservation of fish, fruit and other food items is posing a threat to public health. The chemical used as a solution in water keeps fish fresh and makes fruits like mangoes attractive. This chemical, usually used to stop dead bodies from rotting, is now being used to preserve edible [...]
Food Allergy

An adverse reaction to a food can be the result of either food allergy or food intolerance. Many people think these two terms mean the same thing, but they do not. A food allergy occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks a food protein. Ingestion of the offending food may trigger the sudden release of [...]

BIMC Hospital was officially opened on 27th July 1998 and was established to provide an excellent primary health care service for Indonesian citizens, tourists, travelers and expatriates living in Bali. This superb international standard medical facility is conveniently located just minutes from Kuta and the International airport.

May, 2011

Scabies

written by I.T. Supervisor at May 9, 2011

Dotted lined skin rash on the palms and soles. Unbearable night itch worsening by time. It might be a sign of scabies. Scabies is a skin condition caused by parasite infestation, the itch mite Sarcoptes scabies. They are eight-legged parasites, just 1/3 mm long. The mite digs in the skin creating a burrow, they look [...]

Radiation Exposure and Your Health

written by I.T. Supervisor at May 9, 2011

What is Radiation Exposure? Radioactive materials give off a form of energy that travels in waves or particles. This energy is called radiation. When a person is exposed to radiation, the energy penetrates the body. For example, when a person has an x-ray, he or she is exposed to radiation. Radiation is measured using the [...]

Chronic Cough

written by I.T. Supervisor at May 9, 2011

A cough is your body’s reflex to keep the airway clear. The sudden air “explosion” will clear the airway from irritants or obstructive substance so that breathing and the intake of oxygen becomes effective. Coughing is not a disease in itself, but rather a symptom of other disorders. It is a common problem and the [...]

BIMC Hospital Participates in the Bali Nusantara Cup.

written by I.T. Supervisor at May 7, 2011

The Ultimate Frisbee Club in Indonesia once again organised the annual Bali Nusantara Cup. This is the 12th year they have held this event. Each year, BIMC Hospital participates by providing an emergency medical team with ambulance standby on the field. The tournament was held over the Easter long weekend commencing Good Friday, 22nd April [...]