Royal Blackburn Hospital Opens Emergency Surgery Ward C22

For individuals facing urgent surgical conditions, the Emergency Surgical Unit (ESU) at Ward C22 of Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital provides specialized and efficient medical services. The unit serves as the primary admission point for patients requiring immediate surgical intervention, offering comprehensive pre- and post-operative care.

The C22 ward delivers multidisciplinary surgical expertise across six key specialties:

• General Surgery: Management of abdominal emergencies, hernias, and gallbladder disorders
• Urology: Treatment for urinary tract stones, infections, and tumors
• Vascular Surgery: Care for aneurysms, vascular stenosis, and varicose veins
• Maxillofacial Surgery: Treatment of jaw fractures, facial trauma, and oral tumors
• ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat): Management of ear infections, sinusitis, and throat conditions
• Trauma & Orthopedics: Care for fractures, dislocations, and ligament injuries

Under the direction of ward managers Melanie Balcombe and Lisa Zubairy (formerly Lisa Carter), the nursing team emphasizes personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs. The unit maintains a patient-focused approach throughout the treatment process.

Located on the third floor of Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, the ESU offers convenient access for patients and visitors. The ward maintains structured visiting hours from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM daily to ensure optimal patient recovery conditions.

The unit's clinical team combines rapid diagnostic capabilities with specialized surgical expertise to address time-sensitive medical conditions. The facility operates with the understanding that prompt intervention significantly impacts patient outcomes in emergency surgical situations.