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Midlands Hospital Asking People To Consider Their Options Before Attending Its EDs

Tuesday, 14 February 2023 10:15

However anyone who requires urgent care will be prioritised.

A Midlands hospital says it's two emgernecy departments are extremely busy again today.

People are asked to consider their options before attending the Adult and Paediatric EDs in Mullingar.

Management is reminding the public that, patients who are over 16 years with the following injuries may wish to present to the Regional Hospital Mullingar Minor Injury Unit located at Charter Medical Private Hospital in Ballinderry, Mullingar:

o Suspected broken bones to arm (from collar bone to fingertip)
o Suspected broken bones in legs (from knees to toes)
o Sprains and strains
o Wounds, bites (animal or insect) cuts, grazes and scalp laceration
o Minor burns and scalds
o Foreign bodies
o Minor chest injuries

However anyone who attends the ED and requires urgent care will be prioritised.

Hospital Management would like to thank the public for their support and understanding during this period.

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