Usual cases in the AMU?

Main ones I saw was drug overdoses, respiratory diseases in acute stages, DKA but really anything could come through the doors, the MAU I worked in all admissions admitted regardless on where from came to us before moving to the beds on the wards. Interventions done well this is something you should already be aware of and if newly qualified you will soon learn. I do however think it is a tough start if newly qualified as pace is fast

Main ones I saw was drug overdoses, respiratory diseases in acute stages, DKA but really anything could come through the doors, the MAU I worked in all admissions admitted regardless on where from came to us before moving to the beds on the wards. Interventions done well this is something you should already be aware of and if newly qualified you will soon learn. I do however think it is a tough start if newly qualified as pace is fast

Thanks for the reply! From what I've read it's more of like the A and E but prior GP referral is needed. . Is that right?

Most AMUs take admissions from both the emergency department and GP referrals. You see a lot of very sick patients, in the initial stages of their illness or deterioration where there can be a vague plan or only a rough diagnosis. They are pretty much an extension of the emergency department. In addition to the conditions Silverdragon has mentioned above, it's likely you'll see a lot of ACS too. It's very much an in at the deep end job, especially for NQ nurses, but gives you an excellent foundation to build a career upon.

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We received admissions from A&E, GP surgeries, outpatient clinics and GP walk in clinics. Sometimes we had patients that had been discharged in the previous few days or seen as a social issue.

It's like A&E, but with less staff and more documentation.