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Patient Information Leaflets
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Myopia and normal vaginal delivery: RBH statement
This statement from the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust’s Department of Ophthalmology (Eye Department) relates to myopia (short sightedness) and vaginal delivery and explains current UK practice. This may differ from practice in other European countries.
Myosure
You have been offered treatment with a MyoSure® device for removal of endometrial polyps / fibroids in the outpatient department at the RBH. This leaflet informs you about the procedure, the benefits, risks and alternative treatments, in order to help you make a fully informed decision.
Myringoplasty (eardrum repair)
Explains surgery to repair a hole (perforation) in the eardrum
Myringotomy and grommet insertion aftercare advice
Advice following surgery to make a small cut in the eardrum to insert tiny tubes called grommets which act as a ventilation tube
Narrowband UVB Therapy
Ultraviolet (UV) Light treatment to improve a number of skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo
Narrowband UVB Therapy for hands and/or feet
Ultraviolet (UV) Light treatment to improve a number of skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo on the hands and feet.
Nasal douching (washing) advice
Explains how to clean out your nose using a nasal douche
Nasal fractures
Advice and information about nasal fractures (broken nose)
Nasal sprays - How to use them
Instructions on how to use your steroid nasal sprays and saline washes
Nasal surgery (septorhinoplasty) aftercare advice
Advice following nasal surgery (septorhinoplasty)
Nasal surgery aftercare advice
Advice following functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), septoplasty, submucous resection of the septum, middle meatal antrostomy, reduction of inferior turbinates and nasal polypectomy
Nasogastric tube feeding guide (children on the ward)
Explains what an NGT is and how to insert one and look after it. The doctor / nurse will do this initially but if you are comfortable doing it, they will teach you how to do this at home for as long as your child needs it
Nausea and vomiting - Help with eating if you have nausea and vomiting
Advice on preventing and controlling nausea and vomiting
Nebulised Colomycin
Information about the use of an antibiotic called Colomycin® via a nebuliser to treat chronic respiratory (chest) infections
Nebulisers
Explains how to use and look after a nebuliser - a machine that can deliver drugs to the lungs for the treatment of lung disease
Neck injury
Explains how to manage your whiplash injury at home
Necrotising fasciitis
Explains what necrotising fasciitis is, its causes and how it is treated
Neonatal physiotherapy - Why has my baby been referred?
Information for parents of babies born under 30 weeks who have been referred to the Neonatal Physiotherapy Service
Nephrectomy (kidney removal): Enhanced recovery programme
This leaflet will explain what will happen when you come to the hospital for your operation. It is important that you understand what to expect and feel able to take an active role in your treatment.
Nephrostomy aftercare advice
Explains a procedure where a tube is placed through the skin into the kidney to allow urine to drain externally when the usual internal pathway is blocked