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Patient Information Leaflets
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Anaesthetic leaflets for maternity patients
There are many sources of anaesthetic maternity information locally and nationally. This leaflet explains where to find this information.
Anaesthetics for caesarean birth
About one in two babies is born by Caesarean birth and approximately 16% of these are unexpected; so, you may find it helpful to look at this information, even if you do not expect to have a Caesarean yourself.
Anal sphincter exercises
Anal sphincter exercises for people who are having problems with bowel control
Anal sphincter muscle strengthening exercises
Advice and exercises for people who are having problems with bowel control
Angioplasty aftercare
Advice following an angioplasty to widen blocked/narrowed arteries in the heart with a balloon
Angioplasty aftercare advice
Advice following an angioplasty to widen blocked/narrowed arteries with a balloon
Angioplasty and arterial stent insertion
Explains what is involved and what the possible risks of angioplasty and arterial stent insertion
Angioplasty and stent
Answers some questions you may have about having an angioplasty and stent on the Jim Shahi Unit
Angioplasty and stent (CCU inpatients)
Answers some questions you may have about having an angioplasty and stent
Animal and human bites
Gives advice on how to care for your wound at home
Ankle arthroscopy
Explains what this ankle procedure involves and outlines what to expect before, during and afterwards
Ankle injuries discharge advice
Exercise advice following discharge from hospital with an ankle injury
Ankle injuries discharge advice (Virtual Clinic)
Advice and exercises following discharge from hospital with a simple soft tissue injury to your ankle
Ankle lateral ligament repair or reconstruction surgery
Explains what will happen when you come to the hospital for an operation to repair or reconstruct an unstable ankle lateral ligament
Ankle range of movement exercises
Exercises designed to help improve movement and function for people following an ankle injury
Annual telephone follow-up appointment (Haematology)
Explains how the annual telephone follow-up clinic can offer you additional support for your haematology condition
Anorectal physiology studies
Explains the tests and what to expect when you attend your appointment at the Pelvic Floor Clinic
Antegrade ureteric stent insertion aftercare advice
Advice following a procedure where a tube is placed into the ureter via your kidney to allow urine to drain internally
Antegrade ureteric stenting
Explains what happens when a stent is inserted through the kidney, and down the ureter to unblock it
Antenatal steroids
This leaflet explains the use of antenatal steroids in pregnancy, where it has been deemed necessary. It outlines what complications may occur, how your pregnancy will be monitored because of the increased risks and who is available to help and advise you during your pregnancy.