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What is NIV and what does it do? Non-Invasive Ventilation (or NIV) is a machine that assists your breathing by blowing extra air into your lungs via a mask. NIV helps to:  An example of an NIV machine and face mask:                                                                                                      ResMed Ltd© Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) From time to time this […]

What is Dysphagia? Difficulty swallowing is referred to as dysphagia. It can be caused by a variety of conditions including neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson’s), dementia, stroke, learning disability, general ageing, and general acute illness. If you or your relative has dysphagia, there may be a risk of food, drinks, or saliva “going down the wrong […]

Post-Surgery and Long-term Dietary Advice This leaflet contains information about long-term dietary advice for those with a new ileostomy or colostomy. Please note the information in this booklet is not appropriate for those with jejunostomies and short bowel syndrome. The information within this leaflet is a guide although it is important to remember that individuals […]

This leaflet is intended to answer some of the questions you may have about your forthcoming appointment with the nurse-led service for managing bowel problems Who is the service for? The service is provided for people who have functional bowel disorders. Having this disorder means that your bowel does not work properly and may include […]

Soft tissue injury of the neck A soft tissue injury is an injury to the muscle, ligament or tendon. It is usually caused by overstretching of the soft tissues which can be followed by pain, swelling, reduced movement and difficulty walking. Full recovery from soft tissue injuries can take up to six weeks. Pain in […]

ENT DEPARTMENT, FREEMAN HOSPITAL, FREEMAN ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NE7 7DN Immediately following an injury to your nose there is often swelling, and it can be difficult to assess if it is twisted on one side. The Doctor/Emergency Nurse Practitioner treating you in the Emergency Department/ Minor Injury Unit will check for any immediate complications as a […]

Why consider nipple and areola reconstruction Nipple and areola (the area surrounding the nipple) reconstruction is the final stage of breast reconstruction, when a nipple is made and the colour replaced to the surrounding areola. Nipple and areola reconstruction is offered to patients who have undergone breast reconstruction. It is usually delayed until three to […]

This information sheet is designed to help you understand what is involved in the outpatient procedure of nipple-areola micro-pigmentation.  The benefits and limitations of the procedure are outlined below, and the necessary aftercare. What is Micro-pigmentation? Micro-pigmentation is the implantation of small amounts of natural pigment (dye) via a needle into the surface layer of […]