Patients faint as temperatures on Nuneaton hospital ward soar

[dutchman]

Scorching... temperatures on one of the wards hit 34 degrees



PATIENTS fainted on a Nuneaton hospital ward as temperatures soared to a sweltering 34 degrees and windows could allegedly not be opened.

Reports to the News suggest that that yesterday (Thursday May 25) two patients fainted due to the scorching temperatures on the Romola ward at the George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton.

A resident, who did not wish to be identified, said: "The Romola ward was 34 degrees, they couldn't open the windows and the air con was broken.

"At least two patients fainted throughout the course of the day."

A spokesperson for the Nuneaton NHS Trust explained that a portable air conditioning unit is on the ward now to help patients.

No confirmation was given as to if any patients had fainted but it was confirmed that the temperatures on the ward, also known as the Ambulatory Care Unit, were extremely high.

"High temperatures were reported in our Ambulatory Care Unit yesterday, due to the weather," the spokeswoman said.

"As a result, additional ventilation and a portable air conditioning unit were provided in order to ensure patient comfort and safety.

"The windows were opened but cannot be fully due to patient safety.

"Our estates team are monitoring the situation and will take further action where necessary.

"As always, our clinical teams are ensuring that patients are properly hydrated."

[rebbonk]

An office I worked in had no opening windows and the aircon was broken.

After threatening him with all sorts of actions the manager eventually hired in portable aircon. Not only was it noisy, it worked by passing moisture into the air. We had it on for less than 2 hours before we turned it off and decided to put up with the heat.

Next day we covered all the windows to keep the heat out.