
Patient Information Leaflets
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Squint surgery (children)
Aims to answer some of the questions that you/ your child may have about their operation
Read moreSquint surgery aftercare (adults)
Important information following your squint (strabismus) surgery
Read moreStabilisation of the acromioclavicular joint
Information to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your shoulder operation
Read moreStage 1 exercises (medical physiotherapy)
Outlines some of the exercises that will be helpful in your rehabilitation.
Read moreStage 2 exercises (medical physiotherapy)
Outlines some of the exercises that will be helpful in your rehabilitation.
Read moreStage 3 exercises (medical physiotherapy)
Outlines some of the exercises that will be helpful in your rehabilitation
Read moreStand alone sentinel lymph node biopsy (SASLNB)
What will happen when you come into hospital for your breast surgery
Read moreStanding lower limb exercises
Exercises recommended by our Physiotherapy Team to help you to maintain the strength in your legs
Read moreStapedectomy or Stapedotomy (middle ear repair)
Explains an operation to remove part of the fixed stapes bone in the middle ear and replace it with a small teflon piston
Read moreStaph aureus decolonisation therapy with Naseptin
Explains Staphylococcus aureus decolonisation therapy using Octenisan wash solution and Naseptin ointment, for patients coming in for an operation or procedure
Read moreStaphylococcus aureus decolonisation therapy with Bactroban
Explains Staphylococcus aureus decolonisation therapy using Hibiscrub wash solution and Bactroban ointment, for patients coming in for surgery or a procedure
Read moreStarting antibiotics for your baby
You have been given this leaflet because the medical team believe your baby is at risk of infection or may have an infection. Infections can occur when germs cross from mum into baby during labour. Infections in newborns can be very serious if left untreated. The good news is that antibiotics can help keep your baby well. This leaflet explains why we start antibiotics, and what will happen over the next few days.
Read moreStarting peritoneal dialysis (PD)
Information for patients who need to make changes in order to transition from pre-dialysis to peritoneal dialysis
Read moreStaying Active When You Have Cancer Jan20
Following a diagnosis of cancer, this leaflet gives you advice, information and some basic exercises to help you stay active while you are in hospital
Read moreStellate ganglion block
Injection of local anaesthetic and steroid anti-inflammatory around the bundle of nerves that supplies sensation to the veins of the arm and face
Read moreStem cell harvesting: Information for parents
This leaflet is for anyone considering stem cell harvesting and storage. It explains what is involved and the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust’s position with regards to this procedure.
Read moreStereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR) for limited spread of cancer (oligometastases)
For people who are about to have oligometastatic stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) treatment
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