Surgical

The inclusion of modern operating theatres was an important part of our recent improvements. We now have three theatres which allow us to cope well when we are busy, and minimises the delay for urgent operations. It also allows us to reduce the risk of wound infections by specifying the type of procedure each room can be used for. For example, the room used for orthopaedic operations is never used for treating infected wounds.

Each room is equipped with a machine to provide anaesthetic gases, and for safety there is an active scavenging system for removing waste anaesthetic gases. There are special theatre lights, heated operating tables and kits for emergency resuscitation. Our central prep room is used for clipping and preparing the patient for surgery, and allows the surgeon to scrub and prepare before entering the theatre.

Our specialised orthopaedic equipment includes a modern type of metal plate (called a dynamic compression plate), and equipment for fitting external fixators, both of which are used for stabilising fractured bones.