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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 […]
PochwaĆy, komentarze, obawy i skargi
Wprowadzenie W Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust ciÄżko pracujemy, aby zapewniÄ opiekÄ zdrowotnÄ na jak najwyższym poziomie. Cenimy opinie pacjentów i osób odwiedzajÄ cych, dziÄki czemu możemy stale ulepszaÄ nasze usÅugi. Zdajemy sobie sprawÄ, że mogÄ wystÄ piÄ sytuacje, w których masz powód do komentarza lub skargi. System skarg NHS dziaÅa w celu szybkiego rozwiÄ zania problemów i […]Topic: Patient Experience
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Plaster Cast Care
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 […]Topic: Emergency Care
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Pain and/or Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
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, […]Topic: Emergency Care
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Pincer Grip
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 […]Topic: Children's Occupational Therapy
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Physical Activity for Disabilities in the North East
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 […]Topic: Paediatric Physiotherapy
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Patient-Initiated Follow-Up for COPD
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 […]Topic: Respiratory
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Patient-Initiated Follow-Up for Bronchiectasis
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 […]Topic: Respiratory
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Patient-Initiated Follow-Up for Asthma
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 […]Topic: Respiratory
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
PEG Removal Procedure Non-Balloon Tube
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 […]Topic: Nutrition
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors