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Patient Information Leaflets
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Prescribed Footwear May23
Advice to patients who have been supplied with prescribed footwear from the Orthotics Department
Pressure ulcers prevention in children
Explains what pressure ulcers are and gives advice on how to lessen the risk of getting them
Preterm birth clinic
This leaflet explains what happens at our specialist clinic, which monitors and treats those at a higher risk of spontaneous late miscarriage early preterm (premature) birth.
Preterm birth: Information for parents of babies born early around 25 weeks gestation
Link takes you to Neonatal Network South East website for information if your baby has been born between 22 and 24 weeks gestation, known as pre-term birth (PTB).
Preventing falls and improving safety
Reducing the risk of falls by keeping mobile and carrying out regular, safe activity to remain independent
Preventing perineal tears: Advice and suggestions
This leaflet has been produced to help you prepare your perineum and pelvic floor muscles for the birth of your baby/babies. This will help to minimise the risk of perineal tears during birth.
Preventing pressure ulcers
Information about pressure ulcers (bed sores) and how they can be prevented
Preventing spread of infection - how patients and visitors can help
Explains ways you can contribute towards preventing the spread of infection through your hospital
Previous minor postpartum haemorrhage
This leaflet is for anyone who experienced a blood loss of between 500-1000mls with a previous birth and is now pregnant again. We will talk about the possibility of it happening again and your birth choices.
Previous third degree tear (OASI)
This leaflet is for anyone who has sustained a third degree tear of the muscles around their anal sphincter at a previous delivery and is now pregnant again.
Progressing your exercises after birth: Physio advice
It is important that you are able to do your core abdominal exercises, given to you on the ward before beginning these. If you are unable to do these, you may put too much strain on your back when doing the new exercises.
Prolactinoma
For patients diagnosed with a prolactinoma - explaining what that entails and how it is treated
Prolonged pregnancy management
‘Prolonged pregnancy’ is defined as a pregnancy that continues beyond 42+1 weeks. The aim of this leaflet is to provide information on what happens if you reach this stage.
Promoting listening skills - information for parents
Advice for parents and carers of children to encourage their attention, memory and vision
Proning for patients with Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Explains how lying in a certain position can help you to breathe easier and can improve your oxygen levels
Propylthiouracil in thyrotoxicosis
For patients prescribed propylthiouracil medication to reduce overactivity of the thyroid gland
Prostate artery embolisation (PAE)
What prostate artery embolisation is, what happens during the procedure and what the possible risks are
Prostate biopsy aftercare advice
Today you have had a prostate biopsy. Although it is unlikely you will have any serious after-effects it is important that you read the following advice.
Prostate cancer - Starting hormone treatments
Aims to answer some of the questions you may have about hormone therapy (tablets or injections) for prostate cancer
Prostate cancer - What to expect following a diagnosis
Outlines what to expect after a diagnosis of prostate cancer