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Getting Here - St Catherine’s Health Centre
Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018
How to find St Catherine’s Health Centre Church Road Tranmere Wirral CH42 OLQ Telephone Greenway Surgery 0151 643 6700 Victoria Health Centre 0151 514 6465
read morePre-Assessment
Last updated on Monday, April 9, 2018
Any child coming in for planned surgery will be seen in pre-assessment clinic. This is held weekly on the ward by a dedicated experienced nurse who will introduce you to the facilities and talk to you and your family about your coming into hospital.
read moreWound care
Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020
You will get surgery specific wound care advice from the nurses when you are ready for discharge. This will include when and how to get your wound checked and your stitches removed (if they are not dissolvable).
read moreBefore your operation
Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020
Improving your fitness levels before your operation if there is enough time Treating any other long-term medical conditions Reducing the time you are starved for by giving you water and carbohydrate drinks before your surgery
read moreDuring your operation
Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020
Giving you drugs to prevent sickness after surgery Considering the best ways of giving pain relief during the operation Using local anaesthetic blocks or regional anaesthetics where possible
read moreWhen to use a Walk-in Centre
Last updated on Friday, August 11, 2023
Walk-in Centres (WiC) are nurse-led facilities that provide assessment, treatment and advice for minor injuries and illnesses including: infection and rashes emergency contraception and advice bruises burns and strains coughs, colds and flu-like symptoms sore throats and earache hayfever...
read moreX-ray
Last updated on Wednesday, December 27, 2023
X-ray is an imaging technique to show up abnormalities in bones and certain body tissue, such as breast tissue. An x-ray is the most common form of diagnostic examination used as it is a quick and painless method to diagnose many health conditions such as: Broken bones and fractures Early si...
read moreSedation
Last updated on Thursday, May 16, 2024
Sedation can be used to help you relax and feel more comfortable during an endoscopic procedure. Sedation is administered through a small needle in your hand or arm called a cannula, which we will put in on the day. Sedation will only make you feel more relaxed, it does not put you to sleep. It i...
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