Stroke unit
The patients at the Stroke unit have acute changes in the blood circulation of their brain and require close follow-up and management. The patients of the Stroke unit are referred to us from Emergency services.
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
An EEG is used to study disorders of the brain, especially different types of seizures and disorders of consciousness. The examination measures electrical activity in the brain, eye movements, muscle tension under the chin, breathing movements and heart rate. The examination also includes…
Evoked potential and sense threshold examinations
Evoked potential examinations measure the functionality of the sensory tracts and the neural pathways in the peripheral and central nervous systems by measuring electrical responses to various external sensory stimuli. Sensory threshold examinations are used to study the sensory system…
Head and neck cancers
Head and neck cancer refers to malignant tumours of the head and neck region excluding the eyes, brain and thyroid.
Organisation and operations of the Centre of Excellence in Neuromodulation Therapies
The Turku University Hospital Centre of Excellence in Neuromodulation Therapies implements, coordinates and develops neuromodulation operations and scientific research in Southwest Finland in several fields of specialised medical care.
Neurosurgical inpatient ward
We provide high-quality, efficacious treatment of surgical diseases of the central nervous system, skull and skeleton. Patients are referred to the ward from Emergency Services. Patients may also be summoned to the ward.
Baby Friendly Ventilation – research
The objective of the Baby Friendly Ventilation Study group is to study different respiratory support modes in order to optimize the given support.
Paediatric tumours
The most common tumours among children are different forms of haematological tumours, e.g., leukaemia. Of the tissue tumours, the most common ones are tumours of the brain, kidney, adrenal glands and extremities.
