Kildare Hospital reiterates statement that its Emergency Department is ‘under significant pressure’

A hospital located in County Kildare has reiterated its most recent statement that its Emergency Department (ED) is 'under significant pressure.'

Management at Naas General Hospital (NGH) said today: "NGH is experiencing very high attendance and admissions.

"The ED is under significant pressure with many patients requiring admission and with very high numbers of COVID-19, flu, and other RSV infections."

Management added that, where possible, the hospital is asking patients with non-emergency conditions to seek assistance from other parts of the health service, such as their local Pharmacist, GP, GP out of hours service, or a local injury unit.

NGH continied: "Unfortunately, patients who are presenting at the ED in the hospital with non-urgent conditions are experiencing very long waiting times to be seen.  

"Any patient who needs emergency hospital care will be seen, and NGH would urge such patients not to delay attending the ED.

"Do not delay in seeking medical attention if you suspect you are having a heart attack or stroke, please dial 999 or 112 in an emergency."

The management also said that it wishes to remind members of the public that if they have to attend the ED in an emergency, to please ensure that they wear a mask, practice social distancing, and ensure that they tell the triage personnel if they have any signs/symptoms of Covid-19.  
    
The hospital's statement concluded: "NGH apologises for any inconvenience caused, and once again thanks the public for their support and understanding."