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Treatment of lymphoedema

Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020

Unfortunately, there is no known cure for lymphoedema, and treatment varies depending on the severity.   Treatment plans will be individually devised and may consist of: skin care, exercise, Simple lymphatic drainage/manual lymphatic drainage, a specialist technique to help with lymph drainage,...

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About Diabetic Retinopathy

Last updated on Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Untreated diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common causes of sight loss. When the condition is caught early, treatment is effective at reducing or preventing damage to your sight.  Diabetic retinopathy occurs when diabetes affects small blood vessels, damaging the part of the eye called...

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Tag:   screening (14)     diabetic (7)     diabetes (13)     blood sugar (10)     desp (7)     retinopathy (7)     retina (9)    

Renal services at Arrowe Park Hospital

Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018

The Renal Unit, based on ward 31 at Arrowe Park Hospital, is the main site for renal patients within the catchment area of Wirral, Chester and Ellesmere Port. Occasionally we have patients from North Wales. Ward 31 is a combined medical and renal unit. The unit has 19 stations and 2 isolation r...

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Tag:   kidney (8)     renal (5)     dialysis (3)     hemodialysis (1)     haemodiafiltration (3)    

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...

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Tag:   pressure (1)     sore (1)     pressure sore (1)     ulcer (2)     wound (1)     infection (3)     bed sore (1)     skin injury (1)    

Foot & Ankle

Last updated on Monday, April 16, 2018

The Foot & Ankle service treats patients with many conditions relating to the area. The team consists of: 3 full time and 1 part time consultant surgeons 2 clinical fellows 1 advanced nurse practitioner A small example of the conditions treated are: bunions foot deformity osteoar...

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Tag:   bunions (1)     foot (3)     deformity (1)     osteoarthritis (1)     trauma (6)    

Hand & Upper Limb

Last updated on Monday, April 16, 2018

The Hand and Upper limb service treats all aspects of hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder surgery. The service is on the forefront of innovations and has introduced new techniques to the service. The team consists of: 4 consultant surgeons 2 clinical fellows 1 advanced nurse practitioner A f...

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Tag:   sport (1)     injury (6)     carpal (1)     Arthroscopic (2)     key hole (1)     keyhole (2)     Neurophysiology (1)     hand (3)     limb (3)     upper (3)    

Ward Folders

Last updated on Monday, June 3, 2024

Introducing Ward Folders: Keeping Patients Informed and Empowered At Wirral University Teaching Hospital, we believe in putting patients first. That's why we've launched the Ward Folders project – an initiative designed to make your hospital stay as comfortable and informative as possible. W...

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Tag:   Ward Folders (3)     folder (1)     patient (16)     patient information (3)     ward (9)     wards (3)     safe (6)     medication (4)     flipbook (2)     phase 1 (1)     feedback (28)     discharge (9)     support (25)     leaving (1)     meal (3)     visiting (4)     wifi (1)     staff (8)     care (24)     routines (2)     hand hygeine (1)     hydrated (1)     falls (1)     prevention (2)     well (2)    

Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre

Last updated on Thursday, June 13, 2024

Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre opened in November last year providing two additional new theatres at Clatterbridge Hospital in Phase 1 of the project. In Phase 2, an extra two new theatres will open at the centre this year. Following completion of the second phase of the £25 million pro...

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