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Bruising in immobile children: What's going on?
You have been given this leaflet because you or someone who supports you or your child has come across a bruise on your child. Any professional who comes across bruising in a child who is not able to move under their own steam (non- independently mobile or immobile) are required to refer the child to a specialist child doctor (Paediatrician). This leaflet explains the process which is followed.
Read moreBubble Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP) for children
For parents/carers of children who have been advised to use bubble PEP as a treatment for their chest condition - used in children as a treatment to help clear a build-up of phlegm (secretions) in their lungs
Read moreBuccolam - giving your child Buccolam for prolonged seizures
Advice on administering Buccolam® (midazolam oromucosal solution) to a child who is having a prolonged seizure
Read moreBuckle fracture of the radius discharge advice
Advice on managing a buckle fracture of the forearm bone, including removal of the splint at home
Read moreBuddy strapping discharge advice
Advice for those advised to buddy strap fingers following a finger or hand fracture
Read moreBulbar mucosal graft urethroplasty aftercare
Aftercare advice following an operation to repair a stricture (narrowing) in the urethra (water pipe) in men
Read moreBurial on private land
This information outlines what happens when you want to bury your baby’s remains and/or pregnancy tissue on a piece of land other than a recognised cemetery or churchyard.
Read moreBurning mouth syndrome
Explains treatments to help reduce and manage the severity of your symptoms
Read moreBuscot: Bereavement support
This leaflet will explain what happens next and where to get help and support in the coming weeks and months.
Read moreCabergoline
For patients prescribed the prolactin-blocking medication called Cabergoline for prolactinoma (tumour in the pituitary gland)
Read moreCaesarean birth recovery
This information has been written to answer your queries and reduce any worries you may have as you recover from the planned or unplanned Caesarean birth of your baby /babies.
Read moreCaloric Test
A test used to evaluate the function of the ears and their contribution to your balance
Read moreCancer and sleep difficulties
Gives information on why sleep is important and suggests some techniques to help you sleep
Read moreCancer and your pelvic floor
Advice, information and some basic exercises to help prevent and treat symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction as a result of cancer treatments
Read moreCancer of the pancreas, bile ducts and liver
What is likely to happen if you have been diagnosed with a cancer of the pancreas, bile ducts and/or liver
Read moreCancer of unknown primary (CUP)
Information is for people with cancer of unknown primary (CUP), covering symptoms, investigations / tests and treatment options
Read moreCancer Prehab - Helping you to prepare for treatment
Explains what the Cancer Prehabilitation Programme is and how it aims to help you prepare for your patient journey
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