Regional Hospital Mullingar is in escalation

Regional Hospital Mullingar’s Adult Emergency Department Services remains very busy and is in escalation today (Saturday, May 27).

An Ireland East Hospital Group spokesperson stated, "We would like to ask the public to consider their care options.

The Minor Injury Unit at Charter Medical Private Hospital:

"We would like to remind 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:

•           Suspected broken bones to arm (from collar bone to fingertip)

•           Suspected broken bones in legs (from knees to toes)

•           Sprains and strains

•           Wounds, bites (animal or insect) cuts, grazes and scalp laceration

•           Minor burns and scalds

•           Foreign bodies

•           Minor chest injuries

"With the weather set to be sunny and warm this weekend, we ask that the public be Sun Smart and protect their skin from the sun!  Check the UV index and remember the 5 S’s.

• Know the UV index: When the UV index is 3 or above you need to protect your skin. In Ireland, the UV index is usually 3 or above from April to September, even when it is cloudy. Stay safe by limiting time in the sun when UV is strongest, typically between the hours of 11am to 3pm. Check the UV index on the Met Eireann website
• Slip on clothing: Cover skin as much as possible, wear long sleeves, collared t-shirts, clothes made from close-woven material that does not allow sunlight through.
• Slop on broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen: Apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30+ for adults and 50+ for children, with high UVA protection and water-resistant. Reapply regularly. No sunscreen can provide 100% protection, it should be used alongside other protective measures such as clothing and shade.
• Slap on a wide-brimmed hat: Protect your face, ears and neck.
• Seek shade: Sit in the cover of trees to avoid direct sunlight. Use a sunshade on your buggy or pram. Keep babies and children out of direct sunlight.
• Slide on sunglasses: Guard your eyes against harm by wearing sunglasses with UV protection.

   

"Patients attending the ED, who require urgent care, will be prioritised.

"Hospital Management would like to thank the public for their support and understanding at this time."