Central Venous Catheters: A Guide for Parents and Carers
What is a Central Venous Catheter (CVC)? A CVC is used to help give a child their treatment. Treatment might include chemotherapy, other drugs and fluids or blood products....
Archive: Paediatrics
Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) – A guide for Older Children (8-16yrs)
Q – What is Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA)? Patient controlled analgesia (PCA) is a system that allows you to give yourself a safe amount of pain relief medication as...
Childhood obesity
Obesity (being very overweight) is a major health issue. Being obese can contribute to a range of health problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, sleep apnoea (interrupted...
Paediatric Pre Assessment Booklet
Contact details: Play & prepare: 01908 997003 Ward 4 Tel No: 01908 996368 Ward 5 Tel No: 01908 996377 Children’s Community Team: 01908 996521 Contents • Pre assessment •...
Safeguarding Children and Young People (0-18 years)
A midwife, nurse or doctor has spoken to you regarding concerns hat we have about a baby, child or young person in your care, or you as a young...
Nephrotic Syndrome
About the Urinary System The urinary system gets rid of things that the body no longer needs, so that we can grow and stay healthy. The kidneys are bean-shaped...
Care of Your Mouth after Oral Surgery
Pain There should be no pain immediately after operation due to the local anaesthetic used. This should last for 3-4 hours before sensation returns slowly and care should...
Incision and Curettage
Introduction You will have been informed by the surgeon that your child requires Incision and Curettage for Chalazion. This leaflet has been compiled to give you information about how...
Protecting your baby from low blood glucose
You have been given this leaflet because your baby is at risk of having low blood glucose (also called low blood sugar or hypoglycaemia). Which babies are at risk?...
Central Line Training for Schools
Central lines Central lines are long, hollow tubes inserted into the chest under general anaesthesia. The main type of central lines used in children are known as Hickman lines....