NHG Polyclinics Treatment Procedures

Our polyclinics carry out various treatment procedures:

  • Ventolin nebulization for asthmatic attacks.
  • Tepid sponging for high fever in young children below 4 years of age.
  • Change of naso-gastric (feeding) tubes for patients who are not bed-bound. The tube has to be provided by the patient or his family. Change of naso-gastric tube is not performed for patients with (i) history of nose or throat surgery and (ii) history of nose or throat cancer.
  • Change of urinary catheters for patients who are not bed-bound. The catheter and urine bag has to be provided by the patient or family.

Our nurses administer wound dressing for:

  • Acute wounds eg. lacerations, minor burns, ulcers, operation sites, stitches and staple removals.
  • Chronic wounds eg. pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers and breakdown of surgical wounds.