Patient Information Leaflets
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Subconjunctival haemorrhage
Explains what subconjunctival haemorrhage is and how it is managed
Read moreSubcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD) implant
What having an S-ICD entails and how it may affect your daily life
Read moreSugammadex contraception advice
Contraception advice for patients who have received an anaesthetic drug called Sugammadex
Read moreSun and your skin
Explains why it is important to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun and gives useful advice on sun protection
Read moreSuperficial image guided biopsy aftercare advice
Advice following a superficial biopsy where we took some tissue samples to find out what is wrong with you
Read moreSuperficial keratectomy and alcohol delamination
Information about SK surgery - removal of the surface of the cornea
Read moreSupraglottic swallow airway protection exercises
For patients who are experiencing swallowing difficulties and have been advised to complete the supraglottic swallowing manoeuvre
Read moreSuprapubic catheter insertion aftercare advice
Advice following insertion of a suprapubic catheter (tube into the bladder through the lower abdomen) to allow drainage of urine
Read moreSurgery, anaesthesia and high body mass index (BMI)
Outlines the risks associated with surgery under anaesthetic for people with a high BMI and how we can work with you to reduce these risks
Read moreSurgical Assessment Unit (SAU) returning for further investigations
Explains what happens if you need to return to the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) for further investigations (tests)
Read moreSurgical Assessment Unit (SAU) welcome
Explains what happens on SAU and what you can expect
Read moreSurgical management of miscarriage (SMM)
We would like to express our deepest sympathy that you have suffered a miscarriage. This leaflet is designed to give you information on the operation you are about to undergo. If you have any questions or worries, please don’t hesitate to ask any of the staff and we will try to help in any way we can.
Read moreSurgical repair of vaginal prolapse
This leaflet is for women who are thinking about surgery to treat vaginal prolapse.
Read moreSurgical sperm retrieval (SSR)
SSR is a technique for collecting sperm from a man’s testicles. It is a minor procedure, usually carried out as a day case under local anaesthetic and sedation.
Read moreSuspected inflammatory arthritis
Explains what happens next – how IA is diagnosed, how the condition is monitored and managed and steps you need to take
Read moreSuspected physical abuse radiology investigations
Information for those with parental responsibility for children who need X-rays and scans when there are concerns raised for a child’s welfare
Read moreSwallowing exercises guide for patients with head and neck cancer
Rehabilitation exercises to help with eating and drinking for patients who have treatment for head and neck cancer and who are experiencing swallowing difficulties
Read moreSyringe pump
Information about the device that can give medications via a small tube inserted under your skin, for relief of symptoms such as pain, nausea, vomiting, breathlessness, chest secretions, restlessness and anxiety.
Read moreTaking care of your child's hearing devices
Informs parents on how to take the very best care of your child’s hearing devices
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