Surgical Admissions Unit (SAU) |
C30
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About the Ward
Surgical Admissions Unit (SAU) is a 19-bedded admissions unit, for emergency surgical admissions. It is located in Department C30 on the first floor of Zone C.
We take patients directly from the Emergency dept or from GPs where they can then go onto the operating theatre or have treatment by a surgical team. We offer pre and post op care for both minor and major surgical procedures.
We operate a direct admission pathway to the SAU. This pathway is for GP referred surgical adult patients only. Direct Admission avoids patients waiting in the Emergency Department. There is a waiting room and examination rooms on SAU.
Contact the Ward
General Enquiries:
01225 825640
01225 825652
The Care Team
On arrival patients are clerked and examined by the Emergency Surgical Nurse Practitioner, F1, F2 or Registrar and reviewed by the on call consultant.
Martha's Rule
Martha's Rule is a patient safety service for inpatients and their friends / families and staff.
Patients, relatives, friends, carers or staff can call for advice and help when there is a significant change in your or the patient's medical condition and, after discussion with the ward team, your concerns have not been addressed.
Martha's Rule is a patient safety service. It should not be used to report general problems such as issues with bed, room, food or parking. Martha's Rule is not for obtaining medical updates or a general second opinion.
Please speak to a member of staff, nurse in charge or ask for the ward manager or matron to discuss these issues.
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