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Patient Information Leaflets
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Insertion of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC line) Patient Consent
The benefits, risks and alternatives of having a PICC line inserted so that you can make a fully informed decision when asked for consent
Insertional Achilles tendinopathy surgery
Explains what surgery involves and outlines what to expect before, during and after your ankle operation
Instructions for afternoon eye operation at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Instructions to prepare for your eye operation under general anaesthetic (GA) happening in the afternoon
Instructions for morning eye operation at Royal Berkshire Hospital
Instructions to prepare for your eye operation under general anaesthetic (GA) happening before midday
Insulin injections: Guidance on self administration
You have been recommended to give yourself insulin by injection during your pregnancy. The diabetes specialist midwife or one of the team has already shown you how to inject yourself. The following checklist will act as a reminder about what you have been told and help you give your insulin safely.
Insulin pump therapy
Explains what insulin pump therapy is, how it works, including the benefits and risks
Insulin start or change checklist
Checklist to monitor important insulin start and change information
Inter-medullary nail fixation of the femur advice and exercises
Advice for patients who have had an inter-medullary nail (IMN) fixation of the femur (thigh bone)
Intercostal chest drain insertion
Information for patients who are to undergo an operation to insert an intercostal chest drain - to allow air, fluid or pus to leave the body for the lung to re-expand
Interferential therapy patient guide (Physiotherapy)
Outlines what to expect during interferential therapy treatment - application of low frequency electrical current to stimulate nerve activity
Intermittent claudication
Information about and management of intermittent claudication (leg pain) due a narrowing or blockage in the main artery taking blood down to your leg
Intermittent self catheterisation
This leaflet has been designed for women who need to commence Intermittent Self-Catheterisation, commonly known as ISC. It will provide you with information about why it is required, and what is involved.
Interrupting anticoagulation or antiplatelet drugs in readiness for a procedure or operation
Advice for people who are taking a blood thinning drug or antiplatelet drug who need to stop this temporarily in order to have a procedure or operation
Interval breast cancers
What happens after a diagnosis of interval breast cancer.
Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injections (ICSI)
This leaflet explains the process of ICSI, which is sometimes used as an alternative to traditional IVF.
Intra-unterine insemination (IUI)
Information on this process which is used to treat infertility problems through the Fertility Clinic.
Intrathecal chemotherapy
An injection of chemotherapy into the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord to treat blood cancers
Intrauterine pregnancy of uncertain viability (IUPUV)
This information leaflet is aimed at helping you understand the diagnosis of an IUPUV and to answer any questions you may have.
Intravenous (IV) iron therapy for renal patients
Blood test results show that the amount of iron you have in your blood is low - this explains treatment of iron by intravenous (IV) infusion – via a drip and pump
Intravenous sedation for dental surgical treatment
Aims to improve understanding of sedation for treatment of your condition and contains answers to many commonly asked questions