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Patient Information Leaflets
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Image guided injection of steroid and local anaesthetic aftercare advice
Advice following an image guided injection of steroid and local anaesthetic
Image guided lumbar puncture aftercare advice
Advice following an image-guided lumbar puncture where we took some fluid samples to help find out what is wrong
Image guided nerve root injection aftercare advice
Advice following am image guided nerve root injection of the left or right nerve root
Imiquimod treatment for vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN)
This leaflet is to explain the treatment option for Vulval Intraepithelial Neoplasia (VIN) using Imiquimod.
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)
For adults diagnosed with Immune Thrombocytopenia or ITP, a condition with an increased risk of bleeding due to low levels of platelets caused by the body’s immune system
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (children)
Explains what ITP is, how it may affect your child and how it is managed
Implant based breast reconstruction
Information for women who are having a mastectomy and who are suitable for breast reconstruction using implants
Implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) implant
Explains what having an implantable cardioverter defibrillator entails and how it may affect your daily life
Implantable catheter port system (Port-a-cath) insertion and removal
Information to help you understand what an implantable port or Port-a-Cath is, why they are used and what is involved when you have one placed or removed
In utero transfer - what does this mean?
If baby is likely to be born very prematurely, you may need to move to a specialist neonatal unit at another hospital. This is known as ‘in utero transfer’. The link takes you to Tommys.org website
In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
This information is for women who have been offered treatment for fertility problems with in vitro fertilisation (IVF)
Incomplete emptying of the bladder
Tells you about things you can do to help you to fully empty your bladder
Indirect cystogram (IDC) scan for children
A nuclear medicine scan which is performed immediately after a Renogram (kidney scan)
Induction of labour (IOL)
This leaflet explains what induction of labour is, why it may be needed, what the risks and benefits are, and what to expect if you are induced. It is hoped that this leaflet will help you make an informed decision about having an induction of labour.
Indwelling pleural catheter insertion
For patients who are to undergo the insertion of an indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) for the management of their pleural effusion (collection of fluid around the lungs)
Infant feeding protocol: Parents guide
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (RBFT) supports the rights of all parents to make an informed choice about infant feeding.
Infant feeding: How can I tell bottle feeding is going well?
Useful information on how to tell if bottle feeding is going and what to do if you have any concerns about your babys feeding patterns.
Infant feeding: How can I tell if breastfeeding is going well?
Useful information on how breast feeding is going and what to do if you have any concerns about your babys feeding patterns based on UNICEF recommendations.
Infant hip instability early management
For parents and carers of babies with possible hip dysplasia (infant hip instability or acetabulum immaturity) - aims to guide you in the early care of your baby’s hips once you are at home
Infective conjunctivitis (Adults and Children)
Gives advice on how to care for your eye at home