University Hospital North Durham
Contact Details
- Address: University Hospital North Durham, North Road, Durham, DH1 5TW
- ICU Department Contact Details - 0191 333 2333
- Faculty Tutor Name: Dr Hannah Whinn
Unit Structure
- Number of Beds: 10
- Number of Admissions per year: 540
- Percentage of Elective vs Emergency Admissions: 20% Elective. 80% Emergency
Overview of Case Mix within the Unit:
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Research projects being undertaken within this Unit:
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Overview of the staffing for the Unit (including medical, ACCP, AHPs)
One consultant 0800-1830 assisted by second “HDU” consultant 0800 - 1230 Two trainees/Trust Grade Doctors 0800 – 2000 Foundation Doctor 0800-1600
One Trainee / Trust Grade Doctor 2000-0800 (dedicated to Critical Care) On-site support from Anaesthetics ST3-7
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Training
Training opportunities when working at this Unit:
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Departmental Teaching:
- Formal ITU teaching is scheduled as part of a weekly Wednesday afternoon teaching programme.
Details of clinical governance meeting days and/or M & M:
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The medical specialties and subspecialties it is possible to complete within the Trust/Health Board:
- Stage 1 & 2: Anaesthesia and ICM