Archive: Paediatrics (Children's Services)

  Overview of Children’s Services At Milton Keynes University Hospital, we have special area or ward to look after children and young people if you need to stay in...

What is it? Recurrent (functional) abdominal pain is a common difficulty where children and young people experience frequent bouts of stomach pain over an extended period of time. The...

This leaflet aims to give parents and carers an outline of the ways in which pain is assessed at Milton Keynes University Hospital. Q – Why is it so...

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....

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...

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...

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 •...

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...

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...

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...