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Papers Trust Board 6 June 2024

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Date Time Location Chair Apologies Agenda Trust Board – Open Session 06/06/2024 9:00 - 13:00 Conference Room, Heartbeat/Microsoft
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/Media/UHS-website-2019/Docs/About-the-Trust/Trust-governance-and-corporate-docs/2024-Trust-documents/Papers-Trust-Board-6-June-2024.pdf

Caring for your urinary catheter - patient information

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Guide to caring for your urinary catheter
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/Media/UHS-website-2019/Patientinformation/Digestionandurinaryhealth/Caring-for-your-urinary-catheter-1619-PIL.pdf

Long-term continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment - patient information

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This leaflet explains what obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is, what long-term continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for OSA involves
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/Media/UHS-website-2019/Patientinformation/Respiratory/Long-term-continuous-positive-airway-pressure-CPAP-treatment-3385-PIL.pdf

UHS AR 22-23-6

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2022/23 Incorporating the quality account University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Annual Report and Accounts 2022/23 Presented to Parliament
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/Media/UHS-website-2019/Docs/About-the-Trust/Annual-reports-and-quality-accounts/UHS-AR-22-23-6.pdf

Going home after your stay at the major trauma centre - patient information

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This factsheet gives you useful information about returning home after your stay at the trauma centre.
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/Media/UHS-website-2019/Patientinformation/Major-Trauma-Centre/Going-home-after-your-stay-at-the-major-trauma-centre-3124-PIL.pdf

Adult hydrocephalus and shunts - patient information

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Hydrocephalus is a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up within the brain.
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/Media/UHS-website-2019/Patientinformation/Brain-and-spine/Adult-hydrocephalus-and-shunts-1520-PIL.pdf

Craniotomy for brain tumour removal - patient information

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A craniotomy is an operation where a disc of bone is removed from the skull using special tools to allow access to the underlying brain.
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/Media/UHS-website-2019/Patientinformation/Brain-and-spine/Craniotomy-for-brain-tumour-removal-1192-PIL.pdf

Your child's dermatology surgery appointment - patient information

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Your child’s dermatology surgery appointment Information for patients, parents and guardians Your child has been scheduled to have a minor surgical operation at: Piam Brown ward, G level, Southampton Children’s Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD. On the day of the operation, please report to the John Atwell Children's day ward on G level. The procedure will take place under local anaesthetic (meaning your child will be awake). This factsheet will help give you and your child an idea of what to expect and the preparations you should make. Planning your trip to and from Southampton Children’s Hospital We recommend that you allow plenty of time to get to the appointment. We plan our surgical appointment times carefully, but on occasion our doctors may be called away to deal with emergencies, and appointments can sometimes overrun. This could mean that you may experience a wait. We’ll always try to keep you informed about any delays that may affect your child’s appointment. If the nature and severity of your child’s medical condition means that they are unable to use private or public transport, they may be entitled to patient transport. If you think this is the case, contact your GP if they referred you for treatment, or the hospital department which has asked you to attend. We will perform the surgery near to a ward where there are children who are at risk of serious and life threatening illness if exposed to infection. We therefore ask that you telephone the department and do not attend if your child has had diarrhoea, vomiting, a temperature or if they have been unwell in the 72 hours before their appointment. Please do not attend if your child has never had chickenpox, but has been in contact with someone with chickenpox or shingles in the past three weeks. If your child has had chickenpox recently, all the chickenpox spots must have dried up for seven days before you attend your appointment. On the day of the appointment Eating and drinking On the day of the operation, we recommend that your child: • has some breakfast, even if the operation is first thing in the morning • eats normally and drinks plenty of fluids Medication • Your child should take all their regular medications as usual on the day of their surgery. • If they have been prescribed antibiotics to take before the operation, please follow the instructions about when to take them. • Please inform your child’s dermatology doctor if your child is taking any medication to thin their blood, or if they have any bleeding disorders. What to bring with you • A list of your child’s medications and any allergies. • Something which will occupy and put your child at ease during the procedure such as a toy, book, music with headphones or portable computer game. The operation itself Your child’s surgeon will explain the specific details regarding your child’s operation. The following points are a general guide: • your child must be accompanied on the day by a parent or legal guardian • the operation will be performed under local anaesthetic so your child will be awake • you can expect to stay on Piam Brown ward for one to two hours in total, depending on the complexity of the operation • a local anaesthetic cream will be applied to the skin approximately 30 minutes before surgery to help numb the area before the local anaesthetic injection • the local anaesthetic injection may be uncomfortable initially, usually for less than a minute, but sometimes longer for larger operations. Some procedures may require more than one injection. The local anaesthetic cream will reduce this discomfort and may even eliminate it • once the local anaesthetic is given, your child should not feel any pain, but some pressure or a pushing/ pulling sensation is normal • stitches will be inserted and a dressing applied, (though in some cases stitches may not be needed) After the operation When your child’s surgeon has finished the operation: • you will be given written instructions about caring for your child’s wound/s, including when and where they will need to have their stitches removed • you will be given contact details in the event of any concerns, but please ask if anything is unclear • your child may have a large bandage/dressing in place for a few days • bruising and swelling may occur initially, particularly after surgery on the face. This may include a ‘black eye’ • any surgery will leave a scar as the surgeon has cut into the skin, and possibly some numbness around the wound area, this usually improves with time • your child should continue to take all of their usual medications, unless you are advised otherwise Activities We recommend that after the operation your child: • goes home and rests – this will help to reduce the risk of any bleeding • does not swim, play sport or do heavy lifting until after their stitches have been removed. This is normally between 7 and 14 days after the operation Unexpected complications Complications which can occasionally occur include bleeding, a wound infection, or stitches coming open. You will be given written instructions about how to seek help if any of these occur. Results Your child’s results will be sent out in the post, along with details of their follow-up appointment, if one is required. This usually takes four to six weeks. Additional advice Depending on the location of the surgery, there may be some additional things to consider. If your child's surgery is: • Near the mouth: Your child will need to eat soft or ‘sloppy’ foods which require little chewing for two days after their operation. • Lower leg/foot/ankle: Your child will need to rest for up to two weeks, with their foot elevated as much as possible. It's helpful to bring a loose fitting shoe/sandal or slipper to fit over the bandages. • Face or scalp: – There may be a large bandage over your child’s head, so they may wish to wear a loose fitting hat or cap for the trip home. – Y our child will need to wear a top that opens at front, so that they don’t need to pull anything over their head. • Chest/abdomen/arms: Wearing a top that opens at the front will make dressing/undressing easier. Further information Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to call us for advice. Dermatology surgery bookings: 023 8054 0209 or 0759 John Atwell day ward: 023 8120 6157 Dermatology secretaries: 023 8054 0205 If you need a translation of this document, an interpreter or a version in large print, Braille or on audiotape, please telephone 023 8120 4688 for help. www.uhs.nhs.uk/childrenshospital Version 2. Published August 2019. Due for review August 2022. 1202 © 2019 University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of the copyright holder.
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/Media/UHS-website-2019/Patientinformation/Childhealth/Your-childs-dermatology-surgery-appointment-1202-PIL.pdf

Home video telemetry record chart - patient information

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A blank home video telemetry record chart.
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/Media/UHS-website-2019/Patientinformation/Brain-and-spine/Home-video-telemetry-record-chart-2971-PIL.pdf

City's neonatal unit features in new premature baby TV ad

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Patients, parents and staff in the neonatal unit at Southampton's Princess Anne Hospital are the stars of a new TV ad campaign which promotes the development of a pioneering tiny nappy for premature babies.
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/AboutTheTrust/Newsandpublications/Latestnews/2017/May-2017/Citys-neonatal-unit-features-in-new-premature-baby-TV-ad.aspx
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