3J Neurosurgery Special Care Unit
and
4J Neurosurgery Unit
As the Regional Centre, 4J Neurosurgery and 3J Neurosurgery Special Care Unit provide care for patients admitted electively for planned surgery as well as through our Emergency Department and Critical Care services.
4J Neurosurgery is a 14-bed unit that supports the care of patients who have been diagnosed with brain tumours, subdural hematoma, subarachnoid hemorrhage and arterial venous malformations.
3J Neurosurgery Special Care Unit is an 8-bed unit with a nursing ratio 2:1 that provides high observation to Neurosurgery patients post-operatively and patients with higher care needs than can be managed on a ward level.
Together, 4J Neurosurgery and 3J Special Care Unit are supported by an inter-disciplinary team of RNs and RPNs, CQCL, Charge Nurses, Physician Assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, OTA/PTA, Speech Language Pathologists, Discharge Planners, Dieticians, Pharmacists and Neurosurgeons. The team provides exceptional, patient-centred care in a collaborative and integrated manner. As a part of an academic centre, our team participates in ongoing research, quality improvement and professional development initiatives.
Locations
3J Neurosurgery Special Care Unit is located on the 3rd floor of the J wing located at THP Mississauga site
4J Neurosurgery Unit is located on the 4th floor of the J wing located at THP Mississauga site
Contacts
3J Neurosurgery: 905-848-7580 ext. 7300
4J Neurosurgery: 905-848-7580 ext. 7624
Referrals
If you require a referral to see a Neurosurgeon, please speak to your family Physicians to arrange.
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