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Premature babies (build up of acid levels in blood)

Last updated on Friday, August 16, 2024

  The BASE study is looking at the use of a medicine called sodium bicarbonate in preterm babies in metabolic acidosis. Metabolic acidosis is a build up of acid in the blood.   Who can take part? Parents of babies born 23-30+6 gestation will be given an information leaflet and asked to give...

Eye Clinic Liaison officer

Last updated on Monday, August 16, 2021

Our Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO) complements the low vision service by providing support and information to visually impaired patients. They are located within the Ophthalmology Department at Arrowe Park Hospital.

Home Oxygen Therapy

Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Home oxygen is prescribed for patients who have low levels of oxygen in the blood (hypoxia) which is a symptom of many lung conditions, some heart conditions and occasionally other more rare conditions.  The oxygen helps protect vital organs (for example, the heart, the kidneys, the brain, etc.)...

Anaemia

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

Anaemia happens when the number of healthy red blood cells in your body is too low. Red blood cells carry oxygen to all of the body’s tissues, so a low red blood cell count indicates that the amount of oxygen in your blood is lower than it should be.  Anaemia can be due to many causes but a commo...

Ophthalmology (Eyes)

Last updated on Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Ophthalmology is the medical and surgical management of conditions of the eye. Our department offers general ophthalmic services treating all common conditions and also runs a number specialist services. These include: Cataract Glaucoma Age-related macular degeneration Diabetic eye disease...

Optometry

Last updated on Monday, August 16, 2021

Optometrists are health care specialists trained to examine the eyes to detect defects in vision, signs of injury, ocular diseases or abnormality and problems with general health. The Optometry Department undertakes a range of services for patients including: Refraction (sight testing) Presc...

Where to get help with my mental health

Last updated on Wednesday, February 12, 2025

We know that mental health difficulties are more common when you live with pain, and it is important to reach out and ask for help if you are struggling with low mood, anxiety, OCD, panic or one of the many other difficulties people can experience.   Please note that while we are not a mental he...

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