The Day Surgery Unit is located on the ground floor of University Hospital, Coventry. It can be found inbetween our Outpatients area and Endoscopy.
What is a day surgery unit?
Patients are referred to this unit for minor surgery and investigative procedures. These are performed under general or local anaesthetic, and patients are discharged from hospital the same day of surgery.
What is Ward 42 at UHCW?
Ward 42 is a Neurology Ward, comprising of 36 acute beds. 7 of those beds are Stroke beds. If you are a stroke patient, a member of the team will discuss your discharge options with you.
What is Ward 20 at UHCW?
We look after patients with various conditions but Ward 20 specialises in the Care of Older People. Although the ward is mixed sex, men and women are cared for in separate bays which are single sex. As well as bays of beds, we also have some side rooms with ensuite facilities.
What is Ward 41 at UHCW?
We are a Stroke Unit with 43 beds for hyper acute and acute patients. Initially, patients are admitted to the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU), which is based on Ward 41, and you will be under the care of the stroke consultant on call.
How long do you stay in day surgery?
Day surgery, sometimes called day case surgery, means an operation or surgical procedure that does not involve an overnight stay in hospital. The patient is admitted on the day of surgery, and usually goes home on the same day, a few hours after the procedure, once they have recovered sufficiently.
What do you wear to day surgery?
Before you head into surgery, you’ll likely be given a hospital robe to put on, so what you wear to the hospital is really up to you. However, we recommend wearing comfortable clothing and footwear that’s easy to take on and off as needed and a spare change of underwear (you’ll never know when it might come in handy).
What is Ward 34 at UHCW?
The Haematology Day unit is located at the entrance of Ward 34 and cares for patients with a haematological condition requiring treatment. We care for both men and women in an open plan area. Patients are cared for in reclining chairs or on a bed during their treatment. To improve the patient experience… 1.
What is UHCW famous for?
University Hospital Coventry is a leading UK hospital known for its success in heart, diabetes, kidney transplants, strokes and IVF.
What does Amber mean on a hospital ward?
Amber ward is an inpatient ward which assesses and treats mainly people over the age of 65 who are experiencing organic and functional mental health problems.
What is Ward 31 at Coventry University Hospital?
infectious diseases
Ward 31 is a 48 bedded ward where we provide specialised care for patients suffering from infectious diseases and respiratory conditions. UHCW@Home is a 30 bedded virtual ward offering sub acutely ill patients ongoing hospital care within their own home.
What is Ward 33 at Coventry hospital?
Switchboard: 02476 964000
| Ward or service | Reception | Area 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ward 33 (Surgery) | 02476 965380 | |
| Ward 34 (Haematology) | 02476 965390 | 02476 965386 |
| Ward 35 (Cancer) | 02476 965525 | 02476 965528 |
| Ward 40 (Medicine Care of the elderly) | 02476 968328 | 02476 968326 |
Does UHCW allow visitors?
One visitor or relative can accompany patients to the Emergency Department and assessment areas. This also applies to Rugby Urgent Treatment Centre and Coventry Urgent Treatment Centre.
What does Elderly step down mean?
1.1 Step Down Bed is a term that is used for a facility where people are ready to be discharged from hospital but are not ready to return to their former home or level of independence.
What is lilac Ward?
Lilacs Ward is an acute psychiatric admissions ward which in addition to the high level of nursing care takes a holistic view of each client’s problems. In addition to medical treatment, service users are offered a wide range of other psycho-social interventions.
What does Eau Ward stand for?
Emergency Assessment Unit
Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU)
Can you go home after day surgery?
Day surgery is surgery that is completed in one day, and does not require the person to stay in hospital overnight.
Can I drive myself home after day surgery?
No. Because you will be given an anaesthetic, driving home is not an option. Please arrange for a family member, friend or another responsible adult to accompany you home.
How long are you in recovery room after day surgery?
How long do I stay in the recovery room? You may stay in the the recovery room for several hours or overnight, depending on the care you need. The time that you need to stay depends on your health and how you recover from the anesthetic. When your condition is stable, you will be taken to the nursing unit.
Do you wear undies in surgery?
In most cases, you only wear your underwear underneath your gown when you have a surgical procedure. When you arrive at the hospital or outpatient facility, your nurse will tell you what clothes you can keep on under your gown, depending on your surgical site.
What can you not do on day of surgery?
Bathe or shower the day of surgery. Do not wear makeup, lotion, powder, deodorant or nail polish. It is important to remove your nail polish so that the doctors and nurses can see your true color during the surgery and in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.