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Patient Information Leaflets
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Superficial Thrombophlebitis
How ‘phlebitis’ - inflammation of a vein just under the skin, usually in the leg - is treated or managed.
Supraglottic swallow airway protection exercises
For patients who are experiencing swallowing difficulties and have been advised to complete the supraglottic swallowing manoeuvre
Suprapubic catheter insertion aftercare advice
Advice following insertion of a suprapubic catheter (tube into the bladder through the lower abdomen) to allow drainage of urine
Surgery, 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
Surgical 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)
Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) welcome
Explains what happens on SAU and what you can expect
Surgical 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.
Surgical repair of vaginal prolapse
This leaflet is for women who are thinking about surgery to treat vaginal prolapse.
Surgical 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.
Suspected inflammatory arthritis
Explains what happens next – how IA is diagnosed, how the condition is monitored and managed and steps you need to take
Suspected 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
Swallowing 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
Syringe 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.
Taking care of your child's hearing aids
Informs parents on how to take the very best care of your child’s hearing devices
Taking care of your removable cast
Explains how to look after the removable cast used in the treatment of your injured limb
Taking iron supplements
Advice on the best way to take your iron supplements to make them most effective
Taking photos when your baby is born
This leaflet is for women and their birthing partners who wish to take photographs of the birth of their baby / babies, including by Caesarean birth and assisted vaginal delivery.
Talc pleurodesis
Explains a procedure in which sterile talc mixed with saline is inserted via a tube in order to cause an inflammatory reaction (irritation) in the lining of the lung
Tarso metatarsal joint fusion surgery
Explains what surgery involves and outlines what to expect before, during and after your foot operation
Taste changes - Help with eating if you have a change of taste
Advice on eating and drinking with taste changes due to illness or treatment