Visiting hours
Daily between 2-4pm and 6-8pm
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Surgical Services
Ward 45 RVI
Contact: (0191) 282 5645 - Sister E Dixon
Ward 45 is a general surgical ward which has four different areas:
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Pre Assessment (0191) 282 5745
This is a nurse led clinic where we see a variety of patients waiting for general, plastic and gynaecological surgery.
The nursing staff will carry out tests such as blood tests, and ECGs (tracing of the heart). The length of time of your assessment will vary depending on the type of operation that is proposed and the tests you require.
Information about surgery and anaesthetic will be given at this time and we will answer any questions you may have. It is unlikely that you will be given a date for your surgery at this appointment, unless it has been given to you by your surgeon. You will be placed on a waiting list. -
Day of Surgery Arrival (0191) 282 9646
This area provides care for people requiring treatment for gynaecological problems and for patients needing plastic and general surgery. The patients are admitted on the day of their surgery to the ward, however after surgery they will return to a different ward for their post operative care.
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Day Case Surgery (0191) 282 5645
This area provides care for patients requiring plastic and general surgery.
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Short Stay Surgery (0191) 282 5252
This is a 5 day general surgical ward which provides care for people requiring treatment for a range of surgical procedures who will need to stay in hospital between one and five days. The short stay surgery ward is open from Monday to Friday between 7am - 6pm.
How to find us
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Ward 45 is is on Level 3 of Leazes Wing at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. To find us:
- Come through the main entrance of Leazes Wing which can be entered off Richardson Road.
- Take the lift or stairs to floor three and follow the signs for Ward 45.
Staff you are likely to meet
The clinical team on Ward 45 includes surgeons, radiologists, specialist nurses, ward nurses, and other support staff.
Things you need to know
- If you need to have any tests or investigations during your appointment, for example an x-rays, you will be directed to the relevant department as and when required.
- Any test results will be forwarded to your consultant and GP for further management of your care if needed.
- If you need to find where a patient has been moved following their surgery, please call (0191) 282 9646 and speak to a member of staff on the "Day of Surgery Arrival" unit.
- Please do not bring fresh flowers onto the ward. This is to help with infection control.
