93
People
Number of people in A&E department
1:18
Hours
Average wait to be seen by a clinician
2:20
Hours
Average time in the department
Patient Information Leaflets
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Insertable cardiac monitor (Medtronic LINQ device)
Explains what an ICM does and how it is inserted
Read moreInsertable cardiac monitor removal
What to expect when you come into hospital to have your ICM removed
Read moreInsertion 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
Read moreInsertional Achilles tendinopathy surgery
Explains what surgery involves and outlines what to expect before, during and after your ankle operation
Read moreInstructions for afternoon eye operation at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Instructions to prepare for your eye operation under general anaesthetic (GA) happening in the afternoon
Read moreInstructions for morning eye operation at Royal Berkshire Hospital
Instructions to prepare for your eye operation under general anaesthetic (GA) happening before midday
Read moreInsulin 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.
Read moreInsulin pump therapy
Explains what insulin pump therapy is, how it works, including the benefits and risks
Read moreInsulin Self-Management Scheme for diabetes
Information for patients with diabetes on the insulin self-management scheme - explains how it works and its benefits when you are in hospital
Read moreInsulin start or change checklist
Checklist to monitor important insulin start and change information
Read moreInter-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)
Read moreIntercostal 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
Read moreInterferential therapy patient guide (Physiotherapy)
Outlines what to expect during interferential therapy treatment - application of low frequency electrical current to stimulate nerve activity
Read moreIntermittent 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
Read moreIntermittent 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.
Read moreInterrupting 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
Read moreIntra-cytoplasmic sperm injections (ICSI)
This leaflet explains the process of ICSI, which is sometimes used as an alternative to traditional IVF.
Read moreIntra-unterine insemination (IUI)
Information on this process which is used to treat infertility problems through the Fertility Clinic.
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