Resources

A nasal douche washes the nose and removes crusts and debris, keeping the nose clean and healthy.

The causes, symptoms and treatment of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

Information about the antibiotic Colomycin used to treat Pseudomonas infection in the lung.

Information and treatment for a fracture to the neck of 5th metacarpal. Advice for patients seen in the Emergency Department.

Information on diagnosis and treatment of necrotising enterocolitis which is a condition that generally affects premature or low birth weight babies.

Information following a needlestick injury to a child.

Urine normally drains from the kidneys into the bladder through a narrow tube (ureter). The ureter can become blocked, stopping the urine draining into the bladder. In this case a nephrostomy may need to be inserted.

This is a drainage tube which is directly placed into the kidney through the skin. This tube is placed if there is a blockage in the ureter (tube from the kidney to the bladder).

The Clinical Nurse Specialist provides information, advice and support to patients and those close to them.

The Multidisciplinary team consists of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, who have specialist training and experience in the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients with brain tumours.