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St Bedes “Butterfly Café” to open July 2024 When someone you love dies, it can be one of the most painful things you have to endure. Allowing yourself time to grieve and mourn your loss is normal, healthy and essential. The Butterfly Café is an informal drop-in that opens twice a month and is held […]

What is ICSI? ICSI is a fertility treatment has been a treatment option since 1992 to treat couples where the cause of infertility is a severe sperm problem. Before the development of ICSI the only treatment option would be to use donor sperm. ICSI offers the hope that men with sperm problems can have children […]

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 […]

This leaflet will give guidance and advice that you may find useful as you recover from your joint replacement surgery. Wound Your dressing may not need to be removed for 12 to 14 days after surgery. It is normal for your dressing to show some signs of bleeding. Please do not attempt to change own […]

Fludrocortisone causes ‘salt’ (sodium) retention via the kidneys. This leads to retention of water and an increase in overall blood volume. Alongside adequate fluid intake, this may reduce or eliminate episodes of low blood pressure. Fludrocortisone can be used in patients with Orthostatic Hypotension or Vasovagal Syncope when conservative measures are insufficient to relieve symptoms. […]

How does Ivabradine work? Ivabradine mainly works by reducing the heart rate by a few beats per minute. This lowers the hearts’ need for oxygen.  It is important to continue conservative measures while taking ivabradine: Weaning Ivabradine It is important not to discontinue Ivabradine abruptly. It must be weaned under medical supervision, please ensure this […]

This leaflet contains important information about wearing your new lymphoedema compression garment. Compression garments can help to reduce and control lymphoedema. Compression puts pressure on the tissues in the legs which prevents fluid build-up. The support also helps the muscles pump the fluid away from the leg and encourage lymph drainage. Important Things to Remember About […]

What is the Carer’s Passport? The experience of carers as well as our patients is very important to us here at Gateshead Health. To help us to achieve this, we have implemented a national initiative called “John’s Campaign” which we call the Carer’s Passport. The campaign was developed to raise awareness of the needs of […]

This leaflet is designed for people considering a corticosteroid injection. Corticosteroid injections can be a quick and effective treatment for pain and inflammation, although the benefits are temporary. They are usually used in combination with a wider rehabilitation program. What are steroids and what do they do? Corticosteroids are an artificial version of cortisol, a […]

You have been advised to follow a Level 3 liquidised diet because you have difficulty swallowing.  Liquidised foods will be easier for you to manage. What is a liquidised diet? How do I prepare liquidised puree food? Liquidise food using a blender or food processor.  Foods must be a smooth consistency with all lumps removed. […]