Amalgam tattoo
Explains the condition of an area of blue-black/grey pigmentation caused by amalgam (silver) filling particles that have become embedded in the cheek, gums, tongue or roof of the mouth
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People
Number of people in A&E department
16:47
Hours
Average wait to be seen by a clinician
1:55
Hours
Average time in the department
Patient Information Leaflets
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Ambulatory Heart Function Unit
Explains intravenous diuretic treatment carried out in the Ambulatory Heart Function Unit (formerly the Heart Failure Lounge)
Read moreAmbulatory hip and knee surgery
Answers common questions about ambulatory hip and knee replacement surgery - done on an outpatient basis, including diagnosis, observation, consultation, treatment, intervention, and rehabilitation services
Read moreAmbulatory oxygen therapy (portable oxygen)
Information for patients and their relatives/carers about the appropriate use of ambulatory oxygen therapy at home
Read moreAmbulatory oxygen therapy asssessment
Information to patients and their relatives/carers about the assessment of oxygen and what to expect from your ambulatory oxygen clinic appointment
Read moreAmniocentesis and CVS testing
This leaflet has been written to provide you with information following the above tests.
Read moreAmputee Outpatient Service
Outlines the Outpatient Amputee Physiotherapy Service; what you can expect and some useful additional contacts
Read moreAnaesthetic advice regarding heparin and LMWH injections
This leaflet is about being on heparin or low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) injections in pregnancy and aims to explain the consequences for anaesthetic procedures in labour.
Read moreAnaesthetic leaflets for maternity patients
There are many sources of anaesthetic maternity information locally and nationally. This leaflet explains where to find this information.
Read moreAnaesthetics 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.
Read moreAnal sphincter exercises
Anal sphincter exercises for people who are having problems with bowel control
Read moreAnal sphincter muscle strengthening exercises
Advice and exercises for people who are having problems with bowel control
Read moreAngioplasty aftercare advice (Radiology)
Advice following an angioplasty to widen blocked/narrowed arteries with a balloon
Read moreAngioplasty and arterial stent insertion
Explains what is involved and what the possible risks of angioplasty and arterial stent insertion
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Answers some questions you may have about having an angioplasty and stent on the Jim Shahi Unit
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Answers some questions you may have about having an angioplasty and stent
Read moreAnkle arthroscopy
Explains what this ankle procedure involves and outlines what to expect before, during and afterwards
Read moreAnkle injuries discharge advice
Exercise advice following discharge from hospital with an ankle injury
Read moreAnkle injuries discharge advice (Virtual Clinic)
Advice and exercises following discharge from hospital with a simple soft tissue injury to your ankle
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