Spacer devices for children
Information for parents and carers of children using a spacer device with their inhaler - gives instructions on what spacer device is appropriate for children of different ages, how to use and look after it
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Speaking valves - voice after laryngectomy
Information for patients with a laryngectomy and explains how speaking valves work and how best to look after them
Read moreSpecialist nursing support for people with secondary breast cancer
How the specialist nursing team cam provide information on treating the disease and coping with its impact, as well as signposting to sources of support
Read moreSpeech and language advice for parents
Gives advice for parents and carers visiting Children’s Audiology who have concerns with their child’s speech development or who are awaiting a speech therapy assessment
Read moreSpinal microdiscectomy
Explains what the procedure involves and aims to help you decide whether this treatment is suitable for you
Read moreSplit line
Explains how a split line, line disconnection or line contamination can be further prevented for CAPD patients
Read moreSplit thickness skin graft aftercare advice
Information for patients who have had plastic and reconstructive surgery
Read moreSquint 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 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.
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