Industrial action 27 June to 2 July 2024 - unless we contact you, please attend any appointments as planned.
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Sacro iliac joint radiofrequency denervation
Treatment to nerve supply to the joints at the back of the bony frame of the spine in the small of the back is burnt with the help of a needle and electricity
Sacro-iliac joint injection
Outlines what to expect during sacro-iliac joint injection treatment in the Pain Management Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Sacroplasty treatment of sacral fracture with bone cement
Explains a procedure known as “sacroplasty”, what is involved, the benefits and possible risks
Sacrospinous fixation (SSF)
This leaflet is to help you understand the sacrospinous fixation operation (repair of prolapse).
Safety measures for your elective caesarean birth
As it has been agreed for you to have an elective (planned) Caesarean birth, it is important that we ensure this happens safely for you, your family and for the staff caring for you. In line with government guidelines, patients having planned surgery will have to follow the additional instructions set out in this leaflet.
Salicylate sensitivity
Outlines what salicylate sensitivity is and gives someadvice on cutting out/down on the things that may be causing your symptoms
Salicylates (children)
Outlines the food traffic light system for children who are sensitive to salicylates
Salivary duct dilatation and stone removal aftercare
Advice following a procedure to unblock your salivary duct or gland
Salivary gland / neck surgery aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following salivary gland / neck surgery including branchial cyst / neck node biopsy
Salivary mucoceles
Management or treatment of a cyst that arises following a blockage of a small salivary gland
Salmonella
Explains what Salmonella is, how it is caught and how it can be managed
SAM suction unit user guide
Guide to assist patients in the use and maintenance of a home suction unit, in order to optimise function, patient safety and unit effectiveness
Scaphoid (wrist) injury discharge advice
For patients with an injury/suspected fracture of the scaphoid (wrist) bone - explains what happens next
Scar tissue mobilisation for childbirth scars: Physio advice
This leaflet gives you information and advice about scar tissue mobilisation (massage) for childbirth scars (following tears or an episiotomy).
Scarf osteotomy (bunion repair)
Information about treatment options for hallus valgus (bunions)
Scopes aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following scopes (microlaryngoscopy, endoscopy / EUA of throat)
Screening for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
For parents and carers of all babies less than 32-weeks gestational age or birth weight under 1501 grams (3lb)) - explains what ROP is and how and why we screen for it
Seasonal influenza (flu)
Explains what flu is, how it is spread it and gives advice on prevention and managing symptoms
Sedation - Discharge advice for parents and carers
Aims to answer some of the questions that you/ your child may have about their sedation
Sedation aftercare (Radiology)
Advice following “conscious sedation” during a radiology examination