Ambulatory Care RIE
The Flow Centre take direct bookings for Ambulatory Care Monday – Friday 9am-4pm. The last available appointment for same day referral is 2pm
Who to refer:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Superficial thrombophlebitis
- Cellulitis
Who not to refer:
- Patients that require transport (either ambulance or FCV)
- Immobile patients or patient requiring equipment to transfer
- Patients with oxygen saturations below 94% on room air
- Heart rate >100 beats/min
- Systolic BP <100
- Temp >38.0
- Pain requiring IV opiates
- Pregnancy
- Thrombocytopenia (platelet count <70)
- Up to 6 weeks post partum
- Renal failure requiring IV heparin therapy (eGFR <30)
- Other illness or social circumstances requiring admission
How to refer:
- To book an appointment call the Flow Centre on 0131 4464500 Option 1 & then 4
