You have been given this leaflet because the medical team believe your baby is at risk of infection or may have an infection. Infections can occur when germs cross from mum into baby during labour. Infections in newborns can be very serious if left untreated. The good news is that antibiotics can help keep your baby well. This leaflet explains why we start antibiotics, and what will happen over the next few days.
Read moreInformation for patients who need to make changes in order to transition from pre-dialysis to peritoneal dialysis
Read moreFollowing a diagnosis of cancer, this leaflet gives you advice, information and some basic exercises to help you stay active while you are in hospital
Read moreInjection of local anaesthetic and steroid anti-inflammatory around the bundle of nerves that supplies sensation to the veins of the arm and face
Read moreThis leaflet is for anyone considering stem cell harvesting and storage. It explains what is involved and the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust’s position with regards to this procedure.
Read moreFor people who are about to have oligometastatic stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) treatment
Read moreThames Valley and Wessex Radiotherapy Network leaflet for people with lung cancer who are about to have stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) treatment
Read moreUses mammogram equipment to help locate an area of concern in the breast.
Read moreExplains what a steroid injection used to relieve symptoms of pain, swelling and triggering of the hand/fingers involves
Read moreExplains the ‘stop cough’ technique developed to help break the vicious cycle of breathing through the mouth and throat clearing which leads to dry, irritable coughing spasms
Read moreA new method of outpatient care at the Royal Berkshire Hospital to meet the needs of our patients with Type 1 diabetes
Read moreOutlines exercises class where you will work with a physiotherapist to improve your mobility and condition following surgery or illness
Read moreTips and exercises to help relax a stiff thoracic spine due to hyperventilation / dysfunctional breathing
Read moreExplains the services you may be referred to upon leaving the Stroke Unit and provides information on medication and driving after a stroke
Read moreExplains what subconjunctival haemorrhage is and how it is managed
Read moreWhat having an S-ICD entails and how it may affect your daily life
Read moreContraception advice for patients who have received an anaesthetic drug called Sugammadex
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