05/09/2018 Epidural Analgesia In Labour Although childbirth is a normal and natural process, most women experience pain. If women know what is happening during labour, know what to expect, and are supported by caring family, friends and healthcare professionals, this pain is lessened. Breathing exercises and relaxation techniques such as playing favourite music often help. However, many women require medical […]
05/09/2018 Minor Head Injury What is a minor head injury? The most common type of minor head injury is concussion. Concussion may be associated with loss of consciousness (a “blackout”). This is often brief and is normally followed by a rapid and complete recovery. What causes a minor head injury? The skull and facial bones are hard and they […]
05/09/2018 What is a Blood Transfusion? Blood transfusion is receiving blood or blood products, including red blood cells, platelets or plasma, donated by another person. Blood is stored in a plastic bag and given through a tube, which is connected to a needle inserted in the arm. The transfusion should not be painful but having a needle in your arm may […]
05/09/2018 Holter Monitor Overview A Holter monitor is a small, wearable device that keeps track of your heart rhythm. Your doctor may want you to wear a Holter monitor for one to two days. During that time, the device records all of your heartbeats. A Holter monitor test is usually performed after a traditional test to check your […]
04/09/2018 FV Utilises Hybrid Technique In Surgical And Endovascular Interventions For Intravenous Thrombosis (Blood Clot) Treatment Mr HN, a 58-year-old patient with a history of prostate cancer, arrived at FV Hospital with a swollen, inflamed and sore left leg, which had made it very difficult for HN to walk since his first visit to FVH for cancer treatment six months prior. He was admitted to FV’s Vascular Surgery Department for examination and diagnosis using ultrasound and CT scanner.
30/08/2018 The Anaesthesiologist – A Silent Hero Anaesthesia is extremely important to the success of an operation. The anaesthetists is the specialist who determines how much anaesthetic is sufficient for the surgery without posing a risk to the patient. Because there is no specific formula that can be applied to all patients, the anaesthetists must rely on their skill and experience to ensure each patient can comfortably undergo surgery.
30/08/2018 Customer Service: A Bridge Between Patients And Fv "In fact, the demand of customers is the need of having an effective healthcare, if we listen, understand patients’ psychology, sympathize with patients, then all problems will be solved" - Ms. Phan Hai Yen - Head of Customer Relations with 7 years of experience in FV sharing about her profession.
28/12/2017 FV rescured in time the severely infected feet of the surfing coach Recently, FV Hospital’s Orthopedic Department has successfully performed a surgery which cured a severely infected leg due to traffic accident of an English surfing coach.
06/12/2017 Thermoplastic Splint WHAT IS A THERMOPLASTIC SPLINT? A thermoplastic splint is a custom-made medical device used to treat orthopaedics problems or rheumatology disorders of the upper limb (fingers, hand and wrist). It can be utilised at all age. It is made of mouldable plastic, adjusted and fitted perfectly to a part of your limb. Some splints can […]
10/11/2017 Lithotripsy Treatment For Urinary Stones Lithotripsy Treatment For Urinary Stones What are urinary stones? Urinary stones (urolithiasis) are crystals that form inside the kidney, ureter, and bladder when the urine is supersaturated with salts and minerals. Vietnam is a tropical country, so urolithiasis is a very common disease. Consequences of urinary stones Urinary tract infection can be life-threatening Blockage of […]
08/11/2017 Guidelines For Maintaining Good Health GUIDELINES FOR HIGH BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS If you have a high blood sugar level, you may have diabetes mellitus, which can cause many complications. Fortunately, complications can be prevented if you learn to take good care of yourself and see your doctor regularly. Control your diet: avoid eating excessive carbohydrates such as rice, noodles, bread, […]
08/11/2017 I lay my life in your hands, Doctor! After receiving treatment at FV Hospital for one month, Mr T was recently discharged and returned to France with his family, putting an end to his life-or-death battle with a resounding victory. The unsung hero behind this success story is Dr Nguyen Manh Hung, from FV’s Neurosurgery Department.
