The ODU is an outpatient unit for obstetric patients who need frequent tests, observation or medication but who do not need a full hospital admission. It is located on the 15th Level in Room 15-206 and is staffed by one RN. The unit is open from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday (except statutory holidays). It closes for an hour for lunch 12:30-1:30.
The ODU also does 2 inductions of labour with prostaglandin gel each day. Patients are referred by the obstetrician/family doctor/midwife for this as well as all other services offered. Please note that this is not a drop-in unit as patients need an appointment to be seen although same day appointments are usually available.
Patients can be referred for the following:
- NST/fetal surveillance
- Bloodwork and urinalysis
- Blood pressure profile
- IV medication eg Venofer
- Blood products –IVIG, red packed cells, Rhogam
- Wound assessment post c/section and wound care
- Prep and aftercare of fetal procedures for patients who are less than 22 weeks gestation.