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First Aid Courses / ECG Recording & Rhythm Recognition

Last updated on Wednesday, November 7, 2018

First Aid Courses First aid is the assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and/or promote recovery. It includes initial intervention in a serious condition prior to professional medical help b...

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Eating and drinking

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

Fasting information for morning patients arriving at 7am Do not eat after midnight. You may drink 50ml water per hour up to 06:00. Do not eat sweets or chew gum.   Fasting information for afternoon patients arriving at 11am You may have a light early breakfast before 06:00 and drink 50ml wat...

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Managing pain

Last updated on Friday, December 6, 2024

Managing Pain The old-fashioned treatment for generalised joint & muscle pain, also known as chronic pain, was bed rest for weeks or months on end. We now know this is the worst possible approach. Exercise and continuing to work are key to recovery. Resting all day may not always be the bes...

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Armed Forces

Last updated on Friday, April 19, 2024

Support for the Armed Forces Community                                       Wirral University Teaching Hospital has signed the Armed Forces Covenant to show our commitment towards our Armed Forces Communities. We are proud to have been named as a Veteran Aware Trust for the first time in 202...

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Statement on CQC inspection report of Urgent and Emergency Care Services

Last updated on Friday, November 22, 2024

Wirral University Teaching Hospital statement following the latest CQC report on the inspection of Urgent and Emergency Care Services:     Dr Nikki Stevenson, Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Medical Director at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, said: “The CQC report dated 20th November...

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Advice 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...

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