What causes a nosebleed?A nosebleed (also known as epistaxis) is bleeding from the nose due to burst blood vessels at the front or back of the nostrils. The bleeding is usually mild and easily treated. If the bleeding is more severe, it is usually in older people or in people with other medical problems. We don’t always find a reason …
Read moreProcedural sedation ED leaflet
11th February 2019Overview. As part of your treatment you have been given medication that relieves anxiety and helps relaxation. You may have required a strong painkiller to be administered, either by mouth or as an injection. This is known as procedural sedation, medication that helps relax and/or provide pain relief whilst a procedure is being undertaken. The procedure could be the treatment …
Read moreSepsis
11th September 2018IntroductionThis article aims to answer your questions about what sepsis is. It will explain the signs and symptoms of sepsis, treatment of sepsis and information about what the Trust is doing locally to manage sepsis. If you have any further questions, please speak to the nurse, doctor or paramedic caring for you. What is sepsis?Sepsis is a rare but serious …
Read moreGallstones advice for patients seen in the Emergency Department
25th June 2018What are gallstones?Your gall bladder is a small sac that lies beneath your liver, below the right rib cage. It stores and concentrates bile, a greenish-brown liquid formed by your liver. The bile then passes into your small intestine through bile ducts, to help with digestion, mainly of fats. Location of the gallbladder Gallstones are collections of crystals of various …
Read moreRib pain and chest injury ED Leaflet
12th June 2018Overview. This leaflet provides general advice only about an injury to your chest wall, including fractured ribs, fractured sternum (breastbone) or chest wall bruising. There are no specific treatments for rib/ sternum fractures and chest wall bruising and it is not always necessary to have an x ray. Injuries to the chest can be very painful. Unlike other parts of …
Read moreWound Care ED Leaflet
12th June 2018Overview.Wounds can be closed in three ways or a combination of these Wound closure strips (steristrips). Wound closure glue o Sutures. Your doctor will have discussed with you about the chosen method of wound closure. Wound closure strips. Wound closure strips (steristrips) can be removed after five to ten days depending on the type of injury. They are narrow strong …
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