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What to do Step 1—Breathing Step 2 —Neck Step 3 —Clavicles / Collarbones Step 4 —Axilla / Armpit Step 4 —Axilla / Armpit (Alternative clearance technique) Step 5 —Chest (unaffected side) Step 6—Chest (central) Step 7 —Chest (affected side) Step 8 —Armpit / Back (with help) Clear Axilla Step 9 —If breast affected Step 10 […]

Do’s and Don’ts of Skin Care Things to avoid Looking after your skin daily is vitally important. Build a daily skin care routine Avoid using soaps which dry your skin when washing. Ask your therapist for advice. Dry your skin thoroughly, and check all the skin as you do so, especially between the fingers and […]

St Bede’s Unit is a 10 bedded in-patient palliative care unit situated in a purpose-built building within the grounds of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, opening in May 2012. The ward currently consists of 10 single rooms, (1 room with a shared bathroom). All rooms are named after local North-East landmarks, are spacious, airy and all […]

What is shoulder dystocia? Shoulder dystocia is when the baby’s head has been born but one of the shoulders becomes stuck behind the mother’s pubic bone, delaying the birth of the baby’s body (see figure below). If this happens, extra help is usually needed to release the baby’s shoulder. In the majority of cases, the […]

Shared motherhood is a relatively new term for egg or embryo donation within a same sex couple.  This allows a couple to both feel part of the IVF journey as one partner will produce the egg to be fertilized by donor sperm and the other will have the embryo implanted, carry and give birth to […]

What is a Pulmonary Nodule? A pulmonary nodule is an area of roundish shadowing or ‘spot’ usually 3cm (approximately 1 inch) or smaller in the lung. It does not usually cause any symptoms but can be seen on a CT scan (Computed Tomography) and sometimes on a chest x-ray. They don’t usually cause any symptoms. […]

Skin prick testing is commonly used to assess if people are allergic to different allergens such as pollen, animal fur and dust. Do not take anti-histamine medication at least 48 hours prior to your appointment. At your appointment different allergen solutions will be placed onto your forearm.  A small needle will then be used to […]

What is the Strength and Balance Service? We are a partnership between Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust and Gateshead Council Public Health. The service targets over 65-year-olds who have a history of falls, a fear of falling and feel they are slowing down. You may have noticed that you’re a little slower than you used […]

Simple lymphatic drainage is a form of gentle massage to help move fluid away from a congested area towards healthy lymph nodes where it can be drained more effectively.  It is one of the four main treatments used to help manage lymphoedema and should be used alongside skincare, exercise and the use of compression garments. […]

When you go home from hospital The stoma team will refer you to your community stoma nurse on discharge. We will also write to your GP. A member of the QE stoma team will ring you within two working days after discharge to ensure you are managing at home. Your Community Stoma Nurse will contact […]