WHAT IS PERCUTANEOUS ABSCESS DRAINAGE? An abscess is an infected collection of fluid in the body. In general, people who have an abscess will experience fever, chills and pain. Once the diagnosis of an abscess has been made, after an ultrasound or CT scan, an assessment is made, by your doctor and an interventional radiologist, […]
A skin biopsy is when your dermatologist removes a piece of skin and sends it to a pathology laboratory where a histopathologist looks at it under the microscope. WHY DO YOU NEED TO HAVE A SKIN BIOPSY? Skin biopsies are performed to help with the diagnosis of your skin condition. Sometimes, different skin conditions can look similar […]
ANAESTHESIA AND ANAESTHETISTS What is anaesthesia? The word anaesthesia means loss of sensation. A general anaesthetic ensures that your child is unconscious and free of pain during a test (investigation) or operation. The anaesthetists Anaesthetists are specialist doctors who give the anaesthetic and look after the health of your child during surgery. They are also […]
FV Hospital’s Accident & Emergency Department is committed to providing quality emergency care in a timely manner. Patients are seen in order of medical urgency with the more acute patients being seen first and the non-urgent patients being seen after. A critically ill patient may require the attention of several staff members which may increase […]
Some people are prone to stones forming in the kidney. Some of these do not give you any problems while others, if left untreated may grow and cause damage to the kidneys. Urine is made by the kidneys and drains via narrow tubes called ureters into your bladder where it is stored until you empty […]
This leaflet explains what to expect if you choose to have an epidural catheter placed for pain relief during and after your operation. It has been written by anaesthetists. WHAT IS AN EPIDURAL? An epidural is used for giving pain relief. It can be used during surgery to supplement a general anaesthetic, and it is […]
FibroScan FibroScan is the first and only non-invasive device for diagnosis and monitoring of hepatic fibrosis. Why do we need to quantify liver fibrosis? In its initial stages, liver fibrosis develops silently and often causes no symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment will help prevent the disease from progressing to liver cancer, liver function failure, or […]
To avoid falling and hurting yourself, please follow these instructions: For the patient’s carer (family member): Thank you for your co-operation to ensure you do not fall and sustain an injury, as this will delay or affect your recovery time.
Radiotherapy may affect the condition of your teeth. During radiotherapy, you will lose your saliva due to treatment and can not properly protect your teeth anymore. Also, X-rays can be toxic to your teeth and jaw. Before radiotherapy: It is imperative that you make a complete dental checkup before your treatment to make sure that […]
What is Coumadin® and what is it used for? Coumadin® (Warfarin) is a prescription medication used to treat blood clots and prevent the formation of clots in your body. Blood clots can block blood vessels and lead to critical conditions such as stroke, heart attack, or a vein blockage in the legs or lungs. You […]
WHAT IS A VOIDING CYSTO-URETHROGRAM? A Voiding Cysto-Urethrogram (VCUG) is a minimally invasive test that uses a special X-ray technology called fluoroscopy to visualise your child’s urinary tract and bladder. Urine is produced in the kidney and flows through the ureter, the tube that carries urine from each kidney to the bladder. A valve mechanism […]
WHAT IS A MRI SCAN? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of scan that is often used to diagnose conditions affecting organs, tendons and bones. MRI scans use strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce a detailed image of the inside of the body, particularly soft tissues, such as the brain, spinal cord […]
