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DCU

A Day Case Unit(DCU) provides care for patients undergoing Endoscopic and/or Surgical procedures which are carried out under sedation, local anaesthesia and regional block. Units usually consists of a first and second stage recovery, endoscopy rooms, decontamination room and/or operating theatres.