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Pressure Ulcers
Last updated on Thursday, April 19, 2018
All patients admitted to our organization have a full skin inspection to ensure measures are put in place to prevent skin damage. Pressure ulcers are localised injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissue as a result of pressure. They are sometimes known as bedsores. They can be classified into...
read moreHigh blood pressure
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
High blood pressure is a common condition. A temporary rise in blood pressure can occur in response to a stressful situation, such as a visit to the hospital so your blood pressure will need to be checked on several occasions before a diagnosis is made. Target is 140 or less for the top number,...
read moreKidney Services
Last updated on Thursday, June 13, 2024
Who we are The Wirral and Chester Kidney Service is our renal service that is provided across the following three sites: Arrowe Park Hospital Clatterbridge Hospital The Countess of Chester Hospital (satellite unit) The function of the kidneys It is far easier to manage your condition if...
read moreWirral and Chester Kidney Service
Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Our renal service is provided across the following three sites: Arrowe Park Hospital Clatterbridge Hospital The Countess of Chester Hospital (satellite unit) It is far easier to manage your condition if you understand what kidneys do, what happens when they stop working as they should, an...
read morePre-op Assessment
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
To ensure your fitness for surgery you will have a pre-op assessment. If you do not have this your planned procedure cannot take place. An initial assessment may be carried out straight after your clinic appointment or by telephone at another time. Your appointment letter will inform you if you...
read moreWhat happens when you arrive
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
You will be greeted by the receptionist in the Pre-Operative Assessment Unit who will check your details are correct. You will then be asked to fill in a health questionnaire, and the nursing staff will go through your answers with you to determine whether further assessment is required. Tests:...
read moreSafety Thermometer
Last updated on Thursday, April 19, 2018
On one day each month we check to see how many of our patients suffered harm whilst in our care. We call this the safety thermometer. The safety thermometer looks at four harms, in particular: pressure ulcers, falls, blood clots and urine infections for those patients who have a urinary catheter...
read moreWhat happens at the PR assessment?
Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018
The first assessment lasts for half an hour. A specialised physiotherapist will have a discussion with you and ask you questions about your condition, any relevant past medical history and talk about what medication you take (inhalers & tablets). Your resting oxygen reading and pulse will be...
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