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Respiratory Assessment Unit (RAU)

The Respiratory Assessment Unit (RAU) forms part of the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) pathway where, patients who are unwell with acute and chronic respiratory conditions can be treated and discharged home. Our Specialist Nursing team comprises of staff trained in assessment, order/perform diagnostic tests and prescribe treatment. We have daily support of Doctors and Respiratory Consultants and Registrars.

The unit is open Monday to Friday 8am to 8:30pm with the last referral at 5pm.

 

Inclusion Criteria

  • ​Over the age of 16
  • ​Known/suspected respiratory condition – COPD, Asthma, Bronchiectasis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pleural Disease etc • Suitable for an ambulatory pathway
  • Haemodynamically stable
  • NEWS 4 or below (not including oxygen therapy)

Exclusion criteria

  • Haemodynamically instability – NEWS >4 (not including 02 needs)
  • Patients under the age of 18
  • Infection prevention control will be taken into consideration on an individual basis
  • Not suitable for an ambulatory pathway
  • Suspected PE – (Suspected PE’s will remain in AEC as per PE pathway)
  • Reduced Mobility – (New onset)
  • Confused patients