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Patient Information Leaflets
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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
Infective endocarditis in children
Explains what infective endocarditis is, how it can be prevented and how it is treated / managed
Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter insertion aftercare advice
Advice following insertion of a device to reduce the risk of blood clots from deep veins in the legs or pelvis moving to the lungs
Inflammatory arthritis - Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs)
Explains how Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) can help you, and us, monitor your Inflammatory Arthritis (IA)
Inflammatory Arthritis (IA) - What now checklist
Outlines what to expect next following your initial appointment with the doctor - for patients being investigated for (or who have been diagnosed with) inflammatory arthritis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) dietary advice
Dietary advice for those with Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis
Information for parents of babies born at around 25 weeks gestation
Information from the regional network for parents of babies born around 25 weeks gestation.
Information for parents of babies born early around 22 to 24 weeks
Information from the regional network for parents of babies born between 22 to 24 weeks gestation.
Ingrowing toenail surgery (children)
Aims to answer some of the questions that you/ your child may have about their operation
Injection during an ultrasound
Explains what happens during an ultrasound examination with injection in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Insect bites and stings
Gives advice on how to care for insect stings or bites at home
Insertable cardiac monitor (Medtronic LINQ device)
Explains what an ICM does and how it is inserted
Insertable cardiac monitor removal
What to expect when you come into hospital to have your ICM removed