Archive: Paediatrics (Children's Services)

Sodium valproate for preventing seizures

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Topiramate for preventing seizures

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Grommets in childhood

What are grommets? Grommets are very small plastic tubes, which sit in a hole in the eardrum. They let air get in and out of the ear. This keeps...

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Adenoid surgery

After the surgery Your child will be taken to a recovery area to be watched carefully as they wake up from the anaesthetic. They will be away from the...

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Paediatric Community Nursing Team

Our paediatric department is still operating as normal. If your child is feeling unwell without COVID-19 symptoms, you should still contact you GP practice in order to get a...

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General Information

Parents’ Room The ward’s parents’ room provides a place where parents/carers of children on the ward can take a break and there is a microwave and fridge for your...

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Doctor’s Ward Round

The Paediatricians hold a daily ward round that usually start at 9:30am, going on until 1:00pm. The ward round is when a group of doctors – which is likely...

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