Key InformationThis ward specialises in caring for orthopaedic trauma patients and planned orthopaedic surgery, including: • Surgery for orthopaedic conditions
• Emergency surgery for traumatic injuries • Care for patients with skeletal and skin traction • Arthroscopic investigations • Treatment for spinal injury • Diagnostic surgical interventions
• Specialist care for major joint replacements
• Treatment for acute and chronic infection and inflammatory conditions
• Care for patients in plaster and splints
• Physiotherapy and occupational therapy
• Treatment for acute and chronic pain
• Palliative care for terminally ill patients.
The ward has a multi-disciplinary approach to caring for patients, and health professionals meet regularly with carers and social services to discuss each patient's progress and develop a plan for their ongoing care. Staff also work closely with the COMBAT to organise early discharge for patients with conditions such as major joint replacement, a fractured neck of femurs.
Number of Beds: 28
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Meal TimesBreakfast: 8amLunch: 11.45am - 1.00pm (Protected mealtime) Supper: 5.30pm Visiting Times3pm - 5pm and 6.30pm - 8.00pmContact:Senior Sister: Denise Lewis Telephone number: 01268 524900 / 0845 155 3111 ext 8197 |
LocationLocation: Level A, Jubilee Wing, Basildon University Hospital |
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