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What is Tuberculosis (TB)?

Last updated on Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB primarily affects the lungs, but it can also affect any other organ or part of the body. There are two types of TB. Active TB and Latent TB. A person with ACTIVE TB will: Feel ill...

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Tag:   Tuberculosis (5)     TB (5)     immune (1)     chest (5)     weakness (1)     fatigue (1)     cough (3)     fever (1)     x-ray (13)    

What happens at the PR assessment?

Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018

The first assessment lasts for half an hour. A specialised physiotherapist will have a discussion with you and ask you questions about your condition, any relevant past medical history and talk about what medication you take (inhalers & tablets). Your resting oxygen reading and pulse will be...

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Tag:   PR (8)     Pulmonary (10)     rehabilitation (9)     heart rate (1)     oxygen (9)    

Patient Stories

Last updated on Sunday, March 17, 2024

The Power of Patient Stories At WUTH, we understand that behind every patient interaction lies a unique and deeply personal story. These stories not only provide invaluable insights into the patient experience but also serve as powerful reminders of the profound impact our work has on the lives...

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Paediatric Life Support (PLS) course

Last updated on Monday, November 2, 2020

Paediatric Life Support course (ALSG) The PLS course provides the knowledge and skills necessary for the initial recognition, treatment and stabilisation of children with life threatening emergencies, using a structured, sequential approach. The seriously ill and or injured child needs to be...

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Tag:   PILS (1)     BLS (1)     EPALS (1)     APLS (2)     paediatric (5)     immediate (1)     life support (3)    

Newborn Life Support (NLS)

Last updated on Wednesday, September 5, 2018

The Resuscitation Council (UK) Newborn Life Support (NLS) course was launched in 1999 and is a standardised national course providing clear practical instruction in airway support and the theoretical background to illustrate its importance in resuscitation of the newborn. The NLS course has the...

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Tag:   apnoea (2)     NLS (1)     Resuscitation (5)     newborn (2)     life (1)     support (25)     bradycardia (1)    

What happens when you arrive

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

You will be greeted by the receptionist in the Pre-Operative Assessment Unit who will check your details are correct. You will then be asked to fill in a health questionnaire, and the nursing staff will go through your answers with you to determine whether further assessment is required. Tests:...

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