Ward 8b is a nurse-led Day Unit for children and young people, undergoing a general anaesthetic for a wide range of treatments.
Children who attend the ward for the day usually require surgery in either ophthalmology, general surgery, urology or dental services. Most patients are discharged a few hours after their procedure.
The ward works closely with other departments such as neonatology, paediatric intensive care, oncology, gastroenterology, respiratory medicine, endocrinology and general paediatrics.
We work with other children’s services specialities, including plastic surgery and orthopaedics. We also care for children requiring routine outpatient investigations.
Things you need to know
- We can treat up to 20 patients every day. We are open Monday to Friday from 07.30am – 20.00pm.
- Morning admissions will attend the ward at 07.45am and afternoon admissions are will attend at 12.00noon.
- We do not serve hot food on the Day Unit. We will give your child a packed lunch when they return from theatre. There is a limited supply of baby milk and food. Please be aware that we cannot offer parents/visitors drinks. There are catering facilities in the hospital which provide hot meals and drinks.
Play facilities
The play team on ward 8b provide play and age appropriate activities for all patients on the ward. The team provide play preparation prior to theatre for cannula’s and gas induction. They also use distraction techniques and provide support in the anaesthetic room and encouragement during the recovery process. We will give your child a bravery award and stickers on discharge.
Location of ward
Ward 8b is on level four of the Great North Children’s Hospital in the New Victoria Wing at the RVI.
Contact
Please call 0191 282 6008
