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About Drugs
Last updated on Monday, August 20, 2018
Classes of Drugs Stimulants - drugs that stimulate the central nervous system. Typically, an individual under the influence of a stimulant may be talkative, appear confident, appear to have lots of energy, have difficulty resting and be 'on the go'. Examples include amphetamine, cocaine powder (...
read moreCommunity Pharmacy at APH
Last updated on Tuesday, December 2, 2025
A Lloyd’s Pharmacy is located in a porter cabin outside the Cardiology Department by the side door of the Women and Children building. The telephone umber for the pharmacy is 0151 677 6449. Opening Times Monday - 08:30 - 22:00 Tuesday - 08:30 - 22:00 Wednesday - 08:30 - 22:00 Thursday - 08...
read moreDuring your operation
Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020
Giving you drugs to prevent sickness after surgery Considering the best ways of giving pain relief during the operation Using local anaesthetic blocks or regional anaesthetics where possible
read moreClinical Biochemistry
Last updated on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
This service tests body fluids such as blood and urine. These fluids are examined for the presence of various compounds such as hormones, proteins, enzymes and drugs. This helps in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases such as diabetes, liver disease and heart problems.We offer a wi...
read moreSedation
Last updated on Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Intravenous sedation is the most common form of sedation and is the use of drugs through a cannula in a vein (a drip) to make you feel less anxious and it will often make you drowsy or sleepy. The drugs may actually make you sleep and the drugs can make you forget what has happened. Other ways of...
read moreAdvice following a general anaesthetic
Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020
Anaesthetic drugs remain in the body for 24 hours and gradually wear off during this time therefore your judgement and natural reactions which ensure your safety will not be as quick as usual. Only leave the unit when you have been discharged by the nurse to be accompanied home by a responsible a...
read moreInternational Clinical Trials Day - May 2026
Last updated on Thursday, May 21, 2026
Celebrating Clinical Trials Day: Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future of Healthcare Every year on 20th May, the world comes together to celebrate Clinical Trials Day—a day dedicated to honouring the researchers, healthcare professionals, and participants who make ground-breaking medical advanc...
read moreAnaesthetics
Last updated on Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Wirral University Teaching Hospital Anaesthetic department has been recognised again for providing the highest standards of patient care. The department has received the prestigious Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) from the Royal College of Anaesthetists for a second time in 20...
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