Acute Medical Unit / Higher Monitoring Unit
What to expect if you or your relative is admitted to either Acute Medical Unit (AMU) or Higher Monitoring Unit (HMU)
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72
People
Number of people in A&E department
2:15
Hours
Average wait to be seen by a clinician
2:42
Hours
Average time in the department
Patient Information Leaflets
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VACU Alcohol detox
For patients who are discharged home following a stay in hospital with alcohol withdrawal
Read moreVACU Complex bone and joint infection
For patients who are discharged home following treatment for bone or joint infection and who require ongoing monitoring of symptoms and possible side effects of antibiotics
Read moreVACU complex urinary tract infection (UTI)
Information for patients discharged home following treatment for a complex urinary tract infection (UTI), who require ongoing monitoring of symptoms and possible side effects of antibiotics
Read moreVACU Coronavirus (Covid-19)
For patients who are discharged home following a stay in hospital with Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Read moreVACU Pneumonia
For patients discharged home following a diagnosis of pneumonia (chest infection) and who require ongoing monitoring of symptoms and possible side effects of antibiotics
Read moreVACU Pulmonary embolism
For patients who are discharged home following diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism - explains how you can monitor yourself at home
Read moreVACU Virtual Acute Care Unit
Information for patients who are discharged home from VACU following a diagnosis which requires further home monitoring. It explains how you can monitor yourself at home to make sure your body’s oxygen levels, heart rate, body temperature and blood pressure remain safe.
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