Industrial action 27 June to 2 July 2024 - unless we contact you, please attend any appointments as planned.
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) explained
What is involved and what the risks are of an endoscopic ultrasound scan (EUS) - an examination of your oesophagus (gullet), stomach and the first part of the small bowel
Endovascular aortic repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
Explains a minimal access alternative to open surgery for the repair of aortic aneurysms
Endovenous ablation of varicose veins under general anaesthetic
Explains a treatment for varicose vein using heat to shrink and seal the damaged vein done under a general anaesthetic
Endovenous ablation of varicose veins under local anaesthetic
Explains a treatment for varicose vein using heat to shrink and seal the damaged vein under a local anaesthetic
Enema instructions before a bowel or colon examination
Instructions for administering the enclosed enema in readiness for your bowel examination in the Endoscopy Unit
Enhanced supportive care (ESC)
Explains ESC which helps people to stay well during cancer treatment and after it has finished
Entropion
Information for patients with entropion - explains the treatment, including risks and benefits
Epidural for pain relief including PIEB pumps
This leaflet is for pregnant women and provides information about epidurals used for pain relief in labour.
Epidural or spinal: Postnatal advice
You have been given this leaflet as you have received an epidural or spinal injection during labour or in theatre.
Epidurals and spinals
Information for people who may benefit from an epidural or spinal during their operation
Epilepsy safety advice (children)
Safety advice for parents / carers / children and young people with a diagnosis of epilepsy
Epilepsy: Pregnancy, birth and postnatal information
This leaflet explains what complications may occur, how your pregnancy will be monitored and who is available to support you during your pregnancy.
Epiretinal membrane
Answers some questions about epiretinal membrane and surgery to remove it
Epistaxis - Dealing with nosebleeds (ENT)
Prevention and treatment advice for patients who have epistaxis (nosebleeds)
Epistaxis (nose bleed) advice after cautery
Gives advice on preventing further bleeds and what to do if you do get a nose bleed, following cautery (treatment with silver nitrate stick to stop bleeding)
Epistaxis (nosebleed) advice
Gives advice on how to cope with nosebleeds at home
Erb's Palsy
Explains exercises you should do with your baby diagnosed with Erb’s Palsy to help correct this condition
Evacuation of retained products of conception (ERPC)
This leaflet gives you information on the operation you are about to undergo.
Exercise stress echocardiogram for angina
What to expect during this heart test
Exercise stress echocardiogram for valve / cardiomyopathy
What to expect during this heart test