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- Oncology
Title - Acute Oncology Service
Description - During your stay in hospital, you have been visited by the acute oncology clinical nurse specialists. We work closely with and are supported by the teams at Clatterbridge and other cancer specialist teams. The acute oncology team are here to help guide the ward teams on your care, liaise with your cancer team and be there to support you and your family/ carers.Title - Low Risk Neutropenia Pathway Acute Oncology
Description - You have developed an infection and currently have a low white blood cell count as a result of your chemotherapy treatment. Your healthcare team have examined you and performed various blood tests, they feel it is safe to discharge you home with antibiotic tablet treatment for your infection. - OPD
- Ophthalmology
Title - Applying Eye Drops or Eye Ointment
Description - Instructions for applying eye drops or eye ointmentTitle - Cyclodiode laser treatment
Description - Cyclodiode laser treatment is a minimally invasive procedure, designed to lower IOP in glaucoma patients. It serves as an alternative to traditional incisional surgery, especially when other treatments are unsuitable, have failed, or carry a high risk of complications.Title - My child needs glasses
Description - Glasses may be prescribed for a number of reasons: • To correct a refractive error (glasses prescription), without this the eye is unable to focus clearly and may struggle to develop a normal level of vision. • To reduce/alter a squint. • To relieve symptoms such as eyestrain or headaches caused by muscle imbalance.Title - Patching for Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
Description - A lazy eye (amblyopia) means the level of vision is reduced in one eye, and cannot be improved with glasses alone. It is caused by one eye not developing properly, which can be for many different reasons. Your orthoptist will explain what is causing your child’s lazy eye. Many children with a lazy eye wear glasses. If your child has glasses they should be worn full time.Title - Retinal Laser for Retinal Vein Occlusion
Description - Your ophthalmologist has identified that you require laser treatment for retinal vein occlusion. You have been put on a waiting list and will be sent for surely or you may be given a date today. All your laser appointments will be at Southport Eye Clinic. This treatment usually requires three separate visits, for laser treatmentTitle - Technician Imaging (Workup) Clinic
Description - The clinic is set up so that all the tests required are completed at one appointment, stopping the need for multiple appointments and reducing the waiting time in the eye department. Overall eye condition continues to be medically managed by the Ophthalmologist.Title - YAG Laser Iridotomy
Description - There are many different types of glaucoma and the treatments are varied. - Oral and Maxillofacial
Title - Jaw Cyst-post operative instructions
Description - Post-operative Instructions following jaw cyst surgeryTitle - Skin Lesions
Description - Post-operative instructions following removal of a skin lesion - Orthopaedic
Title - Ankle Sprains and Avulsion Fractures
Description - An ankle sprain is an injury to the ligaments surrounding the ankle joint. This often occurs when the ankle is forced to bend more than normal, stretching the ligaments and soft tissues which hold the ankle and foot bones in place. In a severe sprain, the ligaments may be partially or completely torn.Title - Managing at Home with an Upper Limb Injury
Description - There are some areas of daily living which many people find particularly difficult following an injury of/surgery on an upper limb. We have tried to provide some helpful hints and advice within this leaflet to enable you to cope as well as possible in the weeks following your hospital admission.Title - Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Description - The Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tends to be the strongest ligament in the knee. It extends from the top-rear surface of the tibia (shin bone) to the bottom-front surface of the femur. This ligament prevents the tibia from moving too much and going behind the femur.Title - Total Hip Replacement
Description - A Guide to Pre and Post Operative ManagementTitle - Trauma Orthopaedic Inpatient Therapy Department
Description - You will be referred to an Orthopaedic Consultant if you are admitted to hospital with a broken/fractured bone, joint or orthopaedic condition. Any patient who is admitted to hospital under an Orthopaedic Consultant is also referred to the Orthopaedic Therapy Team for review. - Orthoptics
Title - Strabismus (Squint)
Description - Strabismus, often referred to as a squint, is a condition in which one eye turns. This turn may mean one eye looks straight ahead whilst the other eye turns inwards towards the nose, outwards, upwards or downwards. Squints may be constant (all the time) or intermittent (only at certain times). The majority of squints appear in the first three years of life, but occasionally a squint may develop later.