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Patient Information Leaflets
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MRSA screening
Explains how and why we screen for MRSA (Meticillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
MSSA / MRSA decolonisation therapy using Hibiscrub and Bactroban for renal patients
Explains Staphylococcus aureus decolonisation therapy using Hibiscrub wash solution and Bactroban ointment for the decolonisation for renal patients before surgery, renal procedures and for known MSSA / MRSA carriers
MSSA / MRSA decolonisation therapy using Octenisan / Bactroban for renal patients
Explains Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) decolonisation therapy using Octenisan solution and Bactroban ointment for renal patients before surgery, renal procedures and for known MSSA / MRSA carriers
MSSA / MRSA decolonisation using Octenisan / Naseptin for renal patients
Explains Staphylococcus aureus decolonisation therapy using Octenisan wash solution and Naseptin ointment and is for renal patients coming into the Royal Berkshire Hospital for surgery, renal procedures and for known MSSA / MRSA carriers
Multi-resistant Acinetobacter
Explains what having multi-resistant Acinetobacter means and how it is managed
Multidisciplinary Movement Disorders Clinic
A clinic that provides a high standard of care for patients who have Parkinson’s and associated conditions affecting their movement
Multimic quick pairing guide
How to pair your MultiMic to your hearing aid in order to stream sound wirelessly
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) clinical nurse specialist contact details
Contacting your MS nurse who can provide support, advice and information to anyone with MS, families and friends in the West Berkshire area
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) relapse treatment
Explains the treatment given for patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who are experiencing a sudden increase in symptoms or disability
Musculoskeletal, neck or testicular ultrasound
What happens during an ultrasound examination in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
My baby: Getting ready to leave Buscot Ward
Our aim is to support and prepare you for taking your baby home.
Myelogram
What happens during a myelogram (spinal cord) examination in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Myopia and normal vaginal delivery: RBH statement
This statement from the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust’s Department of Ophthalmology (Eye Department) relates to myopia (short sightedness) and vaginal delivery and explains current UK practice. This may differ from practice in other European countries.
Myosure
You have been offered treatment with a MyoSure® device for removal of endometrial polyps / fibroids in the outpatient department at the RBH. This leaflet informs you about the procedure, the benefits, risks and alternative treatments, in order to help you make a fully informed decision.
Myringoplasty (eardrum repair)
Explains surgery to repair a hole (perforation) in the eardrum
Myringotomy and grommet insertion aftercare advice
Advice following surgery to make a small cut in the eardrum to insert tiny tubes called grommets which act as a ventilation tube
Nasal douching (washing) advice
Explains how to clean out your nose using a nasal douche
Nasal fractures
Advice and information about nasal fractures (broken nose)
Nasal sprays - How to use them
Instructions on how to use your steroid nasal sprays and saline washes
Nasal surgery (septorhinoplasty) aftercare advice
Advice following nasal surgery (septorhinoplasty)