Table 3B

Timing of emergency outpatient assessment for suspected CLTI—non-arterial centres

Name of arterial centreName of non-arterial centreTiming of e-RS triageFrequency of hot clinicHot clinic led byFrequency of emergency slots (consultant clinic)
Unit JSpoke 1JSporadicWeeklyVSNOverbook
Spoke 2JDailyNoneMove out less urgent
Spoke 3JWeeklyNoneOverbook
Unit CSpoke 1CWeeklyNoneOverbook
Unit ESpoke 1EWeeklyNoneMove out less urgent
Spoke 2EWeeklyNoneOverbook
Unit FUnit 1F3 times weeklyWeeklyVSN6–8 per week
Unit KSpoke 1KDaily (if urgent)NoneOverbook
Spoke 2KSporadicDailyOverbook
Unit DSpoke 1D4 times weeklyNoneNone
  • *Unit I, unit B and unit L have the same process for triage of referrals from non-arterial centre catchment as those from arterial centre catchment area.

  • †Unit A non-arterial centres have not been fully mapped.

  • CLTI, chronic limb-threatening ischaemia; VSN, vascular specialist nurse.