7HO FM Radio Segment Wk 26 & 27 - Our Simpson Unit
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EPISODE 26-27
ALL ABOUT OUR SIMPSON UNIT
with CHAR TURHAL
This week we feature another double episode for your enjoyment.
Meet the Nurse Unit Manager of our St. John's Simpson Unit in Char Turhal.
Char discusses with 7HO host Beau all the different types of surgeries that they may see in a typical week on the unit.
EPISODE ONE - PAEDIATRICS
- Simpson Unit
- Tonsils and children
- Dental work & children
- Minor plastic surgery operations
- Making children comfortable on admission and explaining to them the hospital process
- How long before surgery can a parent stay with the child?
- Can parents stay overnight?
EPISODE TWO - OTHER SURGERIES
- What other surgeries occur on the Simpson Unit ? We see Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery including adult tonsillectomies, minor spinal surgery, plastics and general surgery.
- Plastic & Cosmetic surgery needs
- Mastectomies & reconstruction of the breast
- What is an abdominoplasty? commonly referred to as a 'tummy tuck'.
- How long would I spend in hospital for an abdominoplasty?
- After discharge from hospital how long before I am back to normal and doing regular tasks?
NEED TO CATCH UP ? - Episodes from Previous Weeks are Below
Previous Week's Episodes
- Wk 1 - Pre-admission with Emma Bovill
- Wk 2 - Heart Health with Dr Simon Binny
- Wk 3 - Endometriosis with Dr Tim Hasted
- Wk 4 - Calvary Allied Health with Susie Furphy
- Wk 5 - Urinary Incontinence with Dr Tim Hasted
- Wk 6 - Prostate Health with Mr Anthony Eaton
- Wk 7 - Maternity Services with Sally Jarvis
- Wk 8 - Asthma with Dr David Feng
- Wk 9 - Critical Care with Sarah Suris
- Wk 10 - Cardiothoracic Surgery with Mr Ash Hardikar
- Wk 11 - Calvary's Deluxe Suite & Maternity Classes
- Wk 12 - Heart Health with Dr Simon Binny
- Wk 13 - Knee Surgery with Dr Josh Petterwood
- Wk 14 - Ankle & Foot Surgery with Mr Miles Callahan
- Week 15 - ACL Surgery with Mr Josh Petterwood
- Week 16 & 17 - Special Needs Patients with Robyn Wallace
- Week 18 - Breast Surgery Options with Dr Jane Mills
- Week 19 - Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Stephen Bradford
- Week 20 - Anaesthetics with Dr Wendy Falloon
- Week 21 - Mr Emilio Mignanelli - Colorectal Surgeon
- Week 22 - Mr Emilio Mignanelli - Colorectal Surgeon - PART II
- Week 23 - Dr Ian Byard - Medical Oncology
- Week 24 & 25 - Mr Ankit Garg - Oral Surgeon
