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Dr Amparo Paredes Sánchez

Intensive Care Medicine

Dr Amparo Paredes Sánchez

Specialist in

  • Management of critically ill patients requiring advanced life support.

  • Comprehensive care following discharge from the ICU.

  • Implementation and management of venovenous ECMO in severe ARDS.

«Science, care and humanity in the service of life at its most vulnerable moments".»
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Professional profile

A specialist in Intensive Care Medicine with a proven track record in the comprehensive management of critically ill patients, gained in hospital intensive care units and focused on the management of highly complex clinical situations.

His professional practice combines clinical leadership, patient safety and a humanistic approach to intensive care, integrating evidence-based decision-making with clinical support for patients and their families.

Education

Their training comprises university studies, specialisation through the MIR programme, training in healthcare management, and advanced training in research and medical expertise.

2024 | Senior Management Programme for Healthcare Organisations (PADES). IESE Business School.
2022–2023 | Master’s in Medical Expertise and Assessment of Personal Injury. University of Alcalá and the Uniteco Foundation.
2004–2005 | Professional Expert in Statistics Applied to Health Sciences. UNED.
2003 – 2004 | Transplant Co-ordinator. National Transplant Organisation.
1998 – 2004 | Research Proficiency. Complutense University of Madrid.
1998 – 2003 | Specialisation in Intensive Care Medicine. 12 de Octubre University Hospital, Complutense University of Madrid.
1991 – 1997 | Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery. Autonomous University of Madrid.

Professional experience

She has built her career in intensive care units, taking on responsibilities in patient care, clinical coordination and leadership.

2008 – 2026 | Head of the Intensive Care Unit. Quirónsalud Sur Hospital, Alcorcón, Madrid. Patient Safety Lead since 2020.
2022 – Present | Accredited Medical Expert. Madrid College of Physicians (ICOMEM).
2003 – 2008 | Medical Coordinator of the Intensive Care Medicine Department. Intensive Care Unit, Quirónsalud Sur Hospital, Madrid.
2004 – 2005 | Junior Doctor. Multipurpose Unit, Puerta de Hierro University Hospital, Madrid.
2003 – 2006 | Junior Doctor. Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit, Doce de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid.

Scientific publications

She is the author and co-author of scientific publications and clinical manuals relating to intensive care medicine and the management of critically ill patients.

2011 | Paredes A, Rello J, Rodríguez A, H1N1 SEMICYUC Working Group. Community-acquired respiratory co-infection in critically ill patients with pandemic 2009 Influenza A(H1N1) virus. CHEST. 2011;139(3):555–562.
2002 | Paredes A. Techniques and procedures in intensive care medicine. Manual of Medical Therapy. Doce de Octubre Hospital. 2002.
2000 | Paredes A. Decompressive craniectomy for intracranial pressure. Intensive Care Medicine. 2000;24(Suppl 1).

Areas of special focus

Areas of clinical specialisation include the following:

  • Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
  • Traumatic brain injury and neurocritical care patients.
  • Acute coronary syndromes and cardiac risk stratification.
  • Management of critically ill patients requiring advanced life support.
  • Comprehensive post-ICU care.

Techniques and procedures

The techniques and procedures he routinely performs include the following:

  • Implantation and management of venovenous ECMO in severe ARDS.
  • Continuous renal replacement therapies and plasmapheresis.
  • High-flow oxygen therapy and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
  • Advanced cardiorespiratory monitoring and ultrasound in critically ill patients.
  • Programmes for the early identification of at-risk hospital patients.

Accreditations and memberships

He is a member of leading scientific societies in the field of intensive care medicine.

  • Spanish Society of Intensive Care Medicine and Coronary Care Units (SEMICYUC).
  • Madrid Society of Intensive Care Medicine (SOMIAMA).
  • Continuous veno-venous ECMO Group for respiratory support.

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