Acute Services

High Dependency Unit
A high dependency unit is available for those patients who require frequent or close monitoring following certain types of procedures. These units are equipped with monitoring equipment and all essential technology for nursing patients who require this level of support.

High Dependency Unit at the Gulu Independent Hospital
Not everyone requires high dependency care. However, it is available if you require either frequent or close monitoring following routine major surgery. The hospitals High Dependency Unit is staffed by highly trained specialist nurses and the nurse to patient ration is no more than one nurse to two patients. Full 24 hour monitoring is available, backed by the services of a resident medical officer. The unit is especially equipped with monitoring equipment and all the essential technology for nursing patients who require this level of support.

Consultant surgeons will discuss the planned treatment within the High Dependency Unit with you prior to surgery.

Cardiac Care Unit
A Cardiac Care Unit specialises in caring for patients who have come into hospital with a heart complaint. This could include patients who require the investigation of undiagnosed chest pain, diagnosed patients recovering from a heart attack or patients who are awaiting a procedure such as angiography, angioplasty or cardiac surgery. Each patient is connected to equipment that will continuously monitor their heart and a team of specialist nurses closely supervises them. Whilst in the unit, patients will also receive lifestyle advice from therapists and dieticians.

Cardiac Unit at the Gulu Independent Hospital
We have a dedicated cardiothoracic ward staffed by nurses familiar with all types of cardiac care.
A family doctor or consultant referral is essential. You may book an appointment by telephoning the above number. Self-pay patients are most welcome, insured patients are advised to contact their insurance company before arranging any treatment.

Intensive Care Unit
An Intensive Care Unit provides specialist care for those patients who require 24 hour continuous monitoring following complex surgery. The unit is staffed by specialist nurses who hold a qualification in intensive care nursing. The unit contains monitoring equipment which provides continuous assessment of vital body functions as well as ventilators that can take over a patient's breathing, if this is required.

Intensive Care Unit at the Gulu Independent Hospital
The services of a resident medical officer and consultant specialists are immediately available backed by an experienced team of nurses. The nurse to patient ration is usually one nurse to each patient.