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Infliximab Treatment for Neurosarcoidosis
Infliximab belongs to a group of medicines called ‘biological’ drugs. Infliximab is an anti-TNF agent, meaning it works by blocking a protein called TNF-alpha which is involved in inflammatory diseases. It is approved for use in neurosarcoidosis by NHS England
Information for Horsley/HDU Critical Care Unit
This aims to give simple, practical information to people whose relative, friend or colleague is admitted to our critical care unit.
Insertion of lumbar drain for patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus
A lumbar drain is a piece of flexible tubing that is placed in the Lumbar spine which is connected to an external drainage system to drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF surrounds the brain and spinal cord and acts amongst other things as a cushion to protect them.
Integrated Neurology Nurse Specialists
The Walton Centre works with partners, patients, carers and the wider NHS as part of a collaboration called the Neuro Network. Through this partnership, we have created a new type of specialist neurology nurse called Integrated Neurology Nurse Specialists (INNS).
Intracranial Pressure Monitoring (ICP)
ICP is the pressure within the brain and surrounding tissues and is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg).
Intrathecal Phenol or Alcohol Injection for Cancer Pain
Intrathecal phenol or alcohol injection is a nerve block.
Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) in the treatment of acute and chronic neurological diseases
IVIg is recommended for use in Guillain-Barré syndrome, multifocal motor neuropathy and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP).
Intraventricular Haemorrhage
What is an intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH)? This is bleeding inside or around the ventricles which are the fluid compartments of the brain
Invasive Telemetry
You are having this investigation as your consultant requires more information following surface EEG recordings.
Level 1 thickened fluids (slightly thick)
Your Speech and Language Therapist has assessed your swallow function and has recommended that you thicken your drinks to make your swallow safer.