You have just been informed that you have
dengue or suspected to have dengue by
your doctor.
LOCATION
Dengue Outpatient
Management
What is Dengue Fever?
Dengue Fever is a viral disease usually
accompanied by fever, headaches, bone, joint
or muscle pains and rashes.
Must I be hospitalised?
Most cases are mild and can be managed in
the outpatient setting with close monitoring.
What is Dengue Outpatient Management
(DOM)?
DOM clinic manages dengue patients who
meet a set of criteria safely without the need to
be admitted to hospital.
By attending DOM clinic daily, dengue
patients will:
• Receive daily blood checks similar to a
patient admitted to the hospital
• Receive advice on managing dengue from
registered nurses
• Receive daily updates of the full blood
count (FBC) result from registered nurses
• Have easy access to advice via phone
consultation
In the event that you require hospital
admission, your doctor or nurse will inform you
and make the necessary arrangements.
Otherwise, you can rest in the comfort of your
home.
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE
Free shuttle bus service between Dover MRT Station
and NUH is provided every 8 minutes.
For enquiries, please call hotline：
Operation hours: 8.00 am - 8.20 pm (Mon - Fri) and
8.00 am – 2.00 pm (Sat)
During office hours：6772 2083
Not available on Sundays and Public Holidays
After office hours：9722 0568 / 9722 0564
Pick-up points : Main Building 1, Level 1
Lobby Entrance (Bus 1)
Kent Ridge Wing 2, Level 3
South Entrance (Bus 2)
The information in this leaflet is meant for educational purposes and
should not be used as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment.
Please seek your doctor’s advice before starting any treatment or if
you have any questions related to your health, physical fitness or
medical condition
Information is correct at time of printing (September/2007) and subject
to revision without notice.
National University Hospital
5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074
Main Building 1, Level 1
OPAT Centre
Tel: 6779 5555
Fax: 6779 5678
Website : www.nuh.com.sg
DOM Charges
While at home, please do
First visit: $50
Subsequent visit: $40 daily
•
Drink enough water to prevent dehydration
•
Protect yourself and your household
members from mosquito bites. (Example:
Use mosquito repellent or mosquito coils)
•
Watch for bleeding. Inform your doctor or
nurse when you have this:
o Gum bleeding
o Bruises
•
Seek medical advise immediately if you
have these symptoms:
o Sticky black stools
o Fresh blood in urine or stools
o Vomiting of blood
o Unable to drink
o Increased menstrual bleeding
o Severe abdominal pain
o Drowsy or feeling of near faint
•
Avoid medication containing aspirin
•
Avoid anti-inflammatory drugs such as
brufen or nurofen (ibuprofen), voltaren
(diclofenac), synflex (naproxen) or ponstan
(mefenamic acid)
Charges include:
1. First visit consultation by specialised
doctors
2. Daily full blood count (FBC)
3. Daily symptoms assessment by registered
nurses
4. Daily blood investigation update via phone
by registered nurses
5. Patient education on managing Dengue
Fever by registered nurses
Payment after the first visit can be done every
three days or upon discharge.
(whichever earlier)
If other investigation or procedure is required,
charges are itemised accordingly as per
standard hospital charges.
Payment can be done using cash, nets or
credit card.
If you feel unwell at any time, please go to
the emergency department IMMEDIATELY.
Do bring your DOM appointment card with
you.