Basildon and Thurrock Hospitals

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Florence Nightingale

Friday, 08 April 2011 11:51

thefc Administrator

This general medical ward accepts both planned and emergency admissions, and specialises in the care of patients with respiratory conditions.

In addition to general medical care, the ward provides:

Tests and investigations, to aid diagnosis and treatment of a range of respiratory conditions.
Non-invasive ventilation for patients who have severe respiratory failure.
Symptom management and diagnostic therapies, including blood gas analysis and oxygen trials.
Chest drain procedure room with ultrasonic imaging equipment for therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Staff work closely with the Respiratory Nurse Specialists, Lung Cancer, Sleep Services and TB Nurse Specialists.

Number of Beds: 28

Breakfast: 8am

Lunch: 12.30pm

Supper: 5.30pm

3pm - 5pm and 6.30pm - 8pm

Senior Sister: Jennifer Marshall

Telephone number: 01268 524900 / 0845 155 3111 ext 8421

Location: Level B, Jubilee Wing, Basildon University Hospital

Last Updated on Monday, 19 September 2011 15:58

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Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Nethermayne, Basildon
Essex SS16 5NL