Epidural Pain Relief after Surgery

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 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 […]

Fall Prevention Information for inpatients

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.

Dental Protection and Radiotherapy

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 […]

Children’s Voiding Cysto-Urethrogram

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 […]

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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 […]

CT Angiography

WHAT IS CT ANGIOGRAPHY? Computed tomography angiography, also called CT angiography, is a test that combines the technology of a conventional CT scan with that of traditional angiography to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the body. In a CT scan, x-rays and computers create images that show cross-sections, or slices, of your […]

16-Slice CT Scanner

What is a CT Scan? What are the benefits of the 16-Slice CT Scanner? The 16-Slice CT Scanner provides non-interventional advanced clinical application, such as: How should I prepare for the procedure? What will I experience during the procedure? What else should I know? How long does a CT Scan take? When do I get […]

Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening

Detecting Cancer Faster than Ever A higher chance of survival through very early detection What is a Low Dose CT scan? The Low Dose Computerized Tomography Scan (Low Dose CT) is a very detailed screening used to identify lung cancers or abnormalities with a much higher resolution than a regular scan. A Low Dose CT […]

Getting the Very Best Care for Your Diabetes

Regular diabetes care can help you prevent heart disease, stroke, and eye, foot, or kidney problems.  This guide describes basic care for people with diabetes. Most of the day-to-day care of diabetes is up to you: Your health care team helps by teaching you about diabetes care and checking your A1C (average blood glucose), blood […]

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