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Introduction This leaflet provides you with information that you will find useful during your stay in hospital and following discharge. If you are not sure about anything in this leaflet, please ask a member of staff. What is the Mental Health Liaison Team? We are a team of mental health professionals including specialist medical doctors […]

What is Dysphagia? Difficulty swallowing is referred to as dysphagia.  It can be caused by a variety of conditions including neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson’s), dementia, stroke, learning disability, general ageing, and general acute illness. If you or your relative has dysphagia, there may be a risk of food, drinks, or saliva “going down the wrong […]

What is Amiodarone? Amiodarone is classed as an anti arrhythmic drug which can be used to treat irregular heartbeats and ventricular tachycardia. How does it work? A heart beat is stimulated by electrical signals which come from cells in the heart. An arrhythmia is caused when these regular signals are disrupted. Amiodarone acts on these […]

Telephone Number 0191 445 2009 (Ward 9) 0191 445 2010 (Ward 10) Visiting Times 14:30 – 16:30 18:30 – 19:30 Only 2 visitors per bed space. Ward Information Welcome to Ward 9/10. We are an acute medical ward which specialises in respiratory medicine. Ward 9 has 25 beds. Ward 10 has 23 beds. We care […]

0191 445 8990 Visiting times 14:00-16:00 18:00-19:00 Only 2 visitors per bedside at any time please. Please don’t come to visit if you are feeling unwell. Please help us to help your relative and follow the guidance set out in this leaflet. If any problems please contact the ward manager. What to bring into hospital? […]

What are Pre-Op drinks? Nutricia Pre-Op is a clear, lemon flavoured sugary drink designed to be taken before surgery.  It has been found that the drinks can reduce the stress on the body from surgery, which may result in a quicker recovery.   How should I take the drinks? The drinks come in ready-to-drink 200ml bottles […]

Introduction This booklet is designed for people who have been referred for an orthopaedic joint replacement procedure to be carried out as a day case at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead. This will include information on how you can prepare for your visit, what to expect when you are here and some advice for after […]

This leaflet aims to help you understand and gain the maximum benefit from your operation. It gives advice and will help you manage and treat your symptoms. If after reading this leaflet you have any questions, please get in touch. What is cubital tunnel? Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition which affects the ulnar nerve, […]

This leaflet explains about trigger finger release surgery, what it is and how it can be treated. What is trigger finger/thumb? Trigger finger affects the flexor tendons in the finger(s) which makes it difficult to bend and straighten the affected digit. It can affect the thumb or any finger and more than one digit can […]

Definitions Normal Heart Rate (‘Pulse’) Normal resting heart rate ranges between 60 and 100 beats per minute for adolescents and adults. Normal Heart Rhythm (Electrical Activity) Sinus rhythm is the characteristic rhythm of the normal healthy heart. Tachycardia and Bradycardia ‘Tachy-’ is a medical term that means fast. ‘Brady-’ means slow. Tachycardia is when the […]