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Information for at home (Station C)

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Haematological-oncological outpatient clinic
+41 61 704 12 40

What needs to be considered at home?

  • If a fever is suspected, take the temperature in the ear or axilla.
  • Take medication regularly according to schedule (always bring it with you).
  • Watch out for skin haemorrhages (haematomas, petechiae).
  • Make sure you drink enough.
  • Please wear gloves when handling urine until five days after the end of chemotherapy (oral and venous).

What must be avoided?

  • Do not administer suppositories (suppositories) and never measure fever rectally.
  • Do not administer any additional medication without consulting the care team.
  • Avoid direct sunlight and use sunscreen and sun cream with a high protection factor when out in the sun.
  • NO Nopil in the week before methotrexate.

When must the hospital be informed immediately?

  • In case of fever: once above 39.0°C or one hour above 38.5°C.
  • In case of repeated vomiting or diarrhoea.
  • In case of persistent nosebleeds or blood in the faeces or urine.
  • In case of severe pain or worsening of the condition.
  • For skin rash.
  • In case of contact with diseases such as varicella (chickenpox) and other infectious childhood diseases or shingles.

Where should we report in an emergency?

During opening hours by telephone at the haematology-oncology outpatient clinic.
Please change dates direct at the haematology-oncology outpatient clinic.

Kontakt & Öffnungszeiten

Haematological-oncological outpatient clinic +41 61 704 12 40
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Outside opening hours by telephone on Station C: +41 61 704 17 62

All unplanned or emergency consultations for your child are organised via the Emergency ward of the UKBB. We kindly ask you to call us in advance so that we can inform the emergency ward. Please apply Emla plasters beforehand.

Outpatient appointments and inpatient admissions

  • Emla plasters should be applied on admission to the haematological oncology outpatient clinic at the latest.
  • Outpatient appointments take place at the weekend on ward C, these take place exclusively in the mornings.
  • Prescriptions can be requested at the clinical controls.
  • Please request reports and doctor's letters 1 week in advance.
Counselling hotline for child and youth emergencies

The Medgate Kids Line provides quick and uncomplicated medical advice if your child is unwell. The medical team of our partner Medgate is available to you by telephone around the clock.

058 387 78 82
(billing via health insurance)

For emergencies abroad: Call the emergency number of your health insurance company. You will find this number on your health insurance card.

More information: On the Page of the emergency ward you will find everything you need to know about behaviour in emergencies, typical childhood illnesses and waiting times.

Important emergency numbers

144 Outpatient clinic
145 Tox Info Suisse (Poisonings)
117 Police
118 Fire brigade

UKBB

University Children's Hospital Basel
Spitalstrasse 33
4056 Basel | CH

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