Stracathro Exclusions
There are a number of general exclusions for referral to the Stracathro Regional Treatment Centre. For the convenience of referring healthcare practitioners, the primary list is shown below:
- Children under 18 years
- Known MRSA positive
- ASA 4 (incapacitating systemic disease or multiple unstable co-morbidity)
- ASA 5 (emergency surgery)
- Pregnancy
- Taking warfarin
- Possible malignancy
- Bleeding disorders, including thrombophilias such as haemophilia or Christmas disease
- Previous PE / DVT