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- What is venous thromboembolism (VTE)? Thrombosis is where a clot develops within a vessel, an artery or a vein. Venous thrombosis is where a clot develops within a vein. Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) is where a clot forms within a deep vein, commonly in the leg. A Pulmonary Embolus (PE) is where a blood clot […]
Protecting Your Baby from Low Blood Glucose
Babies who are small, premature, unwell at birth, or whose mothers are diabetic or have taken certain medication (beta-blockers), may have low blood glucose in the first few hours and days after birth. It is especially important for these babies to keep warm and feed as often as possible to maintain normal blood glucose levels.Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Perineal trauma in childbirth
This leaflet provides information for women who have experienced perineal trauma during childbirthTopic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Postnatal Care
Useful Contacts Children’s centres are a new way of offering services for children under five and their parents and carers. Ask your community midwife about other groups in your area NCT: www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com Security We endeavour to maintain a high level of security. All staff wear identification badges. At The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, we practice “rooming […]Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Parking instructions for Blue Badge Holders
Please display the clock portion of your Blue Badge in your vehicle and present the photo portion to reception to register your vehicle for free parking for the duration of your stay – your full, correct vehicle registration is required. Blue Badge holders can currently register their details on the parking eye tablets located at […]Topic: Parking
Type: Leaflets