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Pressure Ulcers

Last updated on Thursday, April 19, 2018

All patients admitted to our organization have a full skin inspection to ensure measures are put in place to prevent skin damage. Pressure ulcers are localised injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissue as a result of pressure. They are sometimes known as bedsores. They can be classified into...

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Tag:   pressure (2)     sore (1)     pressure sore (1)     ulcer (3)     wound (2)     infection (3)     bed sore (2)     skin injury (1)    

Lower Limb

Last updated on Monday, April 16, 2018

The Lower Limb service treats patients with hip and knee related concerns. Our team consists of: 8 consultant surgeons 1 clinical fellow 4 advanced nurse practitioners A few of the surgical service we provide are: Primary hip and knee replacement surgery Arthroscopic surgery Revisio...

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Tag:   lower limb (3)     Arthroscopic (2)     knee (2)     hip (2)     foot (3)     soft (1)     tissue (2)     joint (3)    

Nutrition

Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019

Eat healthily in preparation for your operation especially fruit and vegetables.  On the day of your operation you will be given a carbohydrate drink to keep your body fuelled for surgery.  After the operation you may have nutritional supplements in the form of drinks- please take them as they wi...

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Simple Steps To Keep You Safe During Your Hospital Stay Video

Last updated on Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Simple Steps To Keep You Safe During Your Hospital Stay Video You may be feeling anxious about being in hospital but keeping you safe and well is a priority for the staff looking after you. There are also some simple things you can do to help keep yourself safe during your hospital stay, such as...

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Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer (Stomach and Oesophageal)

Last updated on Tuesday, June 11, 2024

The upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancer service is situated at Arrowe Park Hospital and consists of one consultant and two upper GI clinical nurse specialists. We work in collaboration with Liverpool University Foundation Trust (LUFT) and the Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology. We have a super-regi...

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Tag:   UGI (2)     Cancer (1)     Tumour (1)     Oesophageal (1)     gall (1)     bladder (6)     bile duct (2)     upper (3)     gastroenterology (4)    

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®) Provider Course (11E)

Last updated on Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®) is a globally recognised programme providing a structured approach to the management of patients with life-threatening trauma. This is a two-day, face-to-face course supported by mandatory pre-course e-learning, designed to develop essential knowledge, skills...

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Tag:   ATLS (1)     manual (1)     advanced (1)     trauma (6)     support (27)     course (7)    

Leaflets, Advice and Supportive Information

Last updated on Tuesday, February 17, 2026

For parents and carers: Association of Paediatric Charted Physiotherapists (APCP) have produced a number of information leaflets on a range of conditions and topics commonly referred to children's physiotherapists for advice and support. The leaflets have been included in the links below for you...

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