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Proximal Humerus Fracture You have been diagnosed with a proximal humerus fracture. This leaflet is to provide you with advice and guidance following your recent discharge from hospital. What is it? Your shoulder is a very mobile joint made up of your shoulder blade (scapula) and upper arm bone (humerus). A proximal humerus fracture means […]

Why are the doctors and nurses concerned? The doctors and nurses looking after your child are concerned that they have injuries or symptoms that are unusual and might be as a result of them being harmed. The term that professionals might use is ‘non-accidental injury (NAI)’ or ‘suspected physical abuse (SPA)’. Young children are particularly […]

Did you know that 90% of people have poor inhaler technique? Not using your inhaler properly can lead to poor disease control, increased risk of exacerbation and increased adverse effects. Preventer inhalers will help you avoid an asthma attack or COPD flare-up, which will help you stay well and out of hospital. Use your inhalers […]

This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions when requiring a CT Colonoscopy. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have questions or […]

This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions when requiring a CT Colonoscopy. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have concerns or […]

IUI is a treatment used for the following fertility problems: In order to offer this treatment, we must ensure the fallopian tubes are open, no more than mild or minimal endometriosis is evident and a reasonable sperm sample is obtained. Treatment usually involves some stimulation with fertility drugs, depending on the woman’s natural ovulatory cycle. […]

What is ICSI? ICSI is a fertility treatment has been a treatment option since 1992 to treat couples where the cause of infertility is a severe sperm problem. Before the development of ICSI the only treatment option would be to use donor sperm. ICSI offers the hope that men with sperm problems can have children […]

How does Ivabradine work? Ivabradine mainly works by reducing the heart rate by a few beats per minute. This lowers the hearts’ need for oxygen.  It is important to continue conservative measures while taking ivabradine: Weaning Ivabradine It is important not to discontinue Ivabradine abruptly. It must be weaned under medical supervision, please ensure this […]

This information leaflet is to help you understand more about an Indwelling Pleural Catheter and what having one inserted will mean. What is an Indwelling Pleural Catheter? An indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) is a small tube designed to drain fluid from around your lungs easily and painlessly, whenever it is needed. The tube is soft […]

Frailty Virtual Ward working hours – Monday to Friday 9-5 (Excluding Bank Holidays) Frailty Virtual Ward Contact Number: 07970195436 If the person you care for feels unwell outside of these hours, this number will be diverted to The Gateshead Rapid Response Team. Gateshead Rapid Response direct number: 0191 4458400 What is a Virtual Ward? Your […]