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Why do I need this procedure? A Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line can be used to allow medication, fluids, nutrition or antibiotics to be given intravenously (given directly to a vein). In addition, it can also be used to take blood samples, which reduces the need for multiple needle punctures in the arm. A […]

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The plaster will take up to 48 hours to dry, so please treat it carefully until then. Do’s Don’ts If you plaster cracks or goes soft – come back to the Plaster Room for repairs between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Come back to hospital immediately if: REMEMBER If you have problems with your […]

What does vaginal bleeding and pain mean for me? Why does pain and/or bleeding happen? What tests will be done? In A&E: Will I get a Scan? What should I do if I have more pain or bleeding? If you have heavy bleeding, severe pain in your abdomen, pain in your shoulder, dizziness or fainting, […]

The pincer grip is the ability to pick up very small items using the thumb and index finger in opposition.  The development of this grip can follow a developmental sequence and should end up looking like this: This grip is essential to develop as it is the basis for many functional tasks such as fastenings […]

The Toby Henderson Trust The Toby Henderson Trust is an independently funded charity supporting children, young people and adults, families, and carers in the North East of England. The Toby Henderson Trust provides appropriate and accessible support for autistic young people from two years into adulthood, whilst also empowering parents, families, and carers by sharing […]

What is Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU)? Patient initiated follow-up (PIFU) puts you, the patient, in control of when you are seen by the Respiratory Team within the Respiratory department. It means spending less time attending hospital appointments, but still having access to clinical support when you need it. If your condition is stable, you may not […]

What is Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU)? Patient initiated follow-up (PIFU) puts you, the patient, in control of when you are seen by the Respiratory Team within the Respiratory department. It means spending less time attending hospital appointments, but still having access to clinical support when you need it. If your condition is stable, you may not […]

What is Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU)? Patient initiated follow-up (PIFU) puts you, the patient, in control of when you are seen by the Respiratory Team within the Respiratory department. It means spending less time attending hospital appointments, but still having access to clinical support when you need it. If your condition is stable, you may not […]

Why have I been given this leaflet? This is a leaflet to explain how your feeding tube is removed. The decision to remove your tube will have been discussed with the Nutrition Team based at the hospital. The health professionals will then come to an agreement that your tube is no longer required and will […]