IntroductionThis 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 moreDiarrhoea and vomiting Emergency Department leaflet
25th June 2018Overview An episode of diarrhoea and vomiting is extremely common and is usually caused by a viral infection. As a result antibiotics don’t help and may make you feel worse. It is important to keep drinking fluids. It is better to drink squashes than water. You should avoid fizzy drinks as these may make you feel worse. Oral rehydration fluid …
Read morePretibial (shin) lacerations emergency department leaflet
25th June 2018Pre-tibial (shin) lacerations A pretibial laceration is a type of cut which is usually caused by knocking your leg on something and because the skin is thin it tears, often in a V shaped cut. The cut on your leg needs special care and can take two months, or possibly even longer, to heal. Treatment Because the skin is thin …
Read moreAbdominal Pain ED Leaflet
12th June 2018Overview Abdominal pain is a common cause for people to visit the Emergency Department. During your visit your doctor will have looked for serious conditions that require you to stay in hospital but has not found any of these. In most cases, no serious cause is found for the pain and it will settle down in a few days. However, …
Read moreAdult Head Injury ED Leaflet: Discharge advice for patients who have suffered a head injury & for accompanying adults
12th June 2018What to look out for ?You have had a head injury. You have been given a thorough examination and are now considered fit to be discharged. Some people who have had a minor head injury later develop problems which occasionally can be serious. If you experience any of the following, please visit your nearest Emergency Department. A persistent headache that …
Read moreAnkle sprain ED Leaflet
12th June 2018What is an ankle sprain?An ankle sprain is one of the most common types of soft tissue injury. It occurs when the foot is moved through a greater range of movement than normal. This stretches and weakens the soft tissues and ligaments that support the ankle. The main symptoms are Pain Swelling. Bruising. Difficulty moving the ankle normally. How long …
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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