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  • Midodrine

    Midodrine causes bloods vessels to tighten which increases blood pressure. This action can help to treat orthostatic hypotension (also known as postural hypotension), POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and Vasovagal Syncope (also known as reflex syncope or ‘fainting’). Midodrine can be used when conservative measures are insufficient to relieve symptoms. It is important to continue […]

    Topic: Falls and Syncope

    Type: Patient information leaflets

    Audience: Patients and visitors

  • Testing for Glucokinase (GCK) Gene Variations in Pregnancy

    This information leaflet has been produced by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Maternity Unit to provide information to pregnant people who have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes and are eligible for glucokinase gene variation testing. What is glucokinase (GCK)? Glucokinase (GCK) is a gene* that plays an important role in recognising how high blood sugar […]

    Topic: Maternity

    Type: Patient information leaflets

    Audience: Patients and visitors

  • Zika Virus and Ebola Virus

    Fertility Treatment, Sperm and Egg Donation Advice in the UK You may be aware of the current concerns regarding Zika virus infection and the harm it may cause to a baby during pregnancy. In the UK, current advice is that women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consider avoiding travel to countries […]

    Topic: Fertility

    Type: Patient information leaflets

    Audience: Patients and visitors

  • Critical Care Rehabilitation Manual – The Road to Recovery (non ventilated patients)

    This manual is designed to help you recover in the quickest and safest way. It also has valuable information for relatives and friends of those recovering from critical illness as it is recognised that you are very much involved in the process of recovery.  It has been written using research and information, some of which […]

    Topic: Critical Care

    Type: Patient information leaflets

    Audience: Patients and visitors

  • Critical Care Department

    What is the Critical Care Department? Critical care provides closer monitoring and treatment that is more intensive to patients who require it. This can be after an operation or serious illness. Patients are categorised as level 2 or level 3 depending on their needs. Level 2 patients (high dependency) have one nurse caring for two […]

    Topic: Critical Care

    Type: Patient information leaflets

    Audience: Patients and visitors

  • An Introduction To Me

    An Introduction to me Please complete as much of this information as you can to help the critical care team to provide the best possible care for your relative or friend Personal details: My preferred name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… My age: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… My religion: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… My dietary requirements: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… My communication needs: e.g. hearing aids, speech difficulties, […]

    Topic: Critical Care

    Type: Patient information leaflets

    Audience: Patients and visitors

  • Delirium

    A Guide for Relatives and Carers What is delirium? Delirium is a common complication of acute illness. 20% of all patients in hospital develop delirium. A patient who is delirious is often experiencing a world which makes no sense to us, but is very real to them. For instance they may: The patient is convinced […]

    Topic: Critical Care

    Type: Patient information leaflets

    Audience: Patients and visitors