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Patient Information Leaflets
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Ultrasound therapy patient guide (Physiotherapy)
Outlines what to expect during ultrasound therapy treatment
Unassisted birth: What do I need to know?
Unassisted birth is often called ‘free birth’. It means deciding to give birth at home or somewhere else without the help of a healthcare professional such as a midwife. This link takes you to the website of birthrights.org.uk who are a charity, independent of the government and the NHS.
Uni-compartmental knee replacement advice and exercises
Advice for patients who have had a uni-compartmental knee replacement - designed to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your operation
Unilateral hearing loss in children
Tells you about what unilateral hearing loss means and what help is available
Upper limb Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU)
What the Upper Limb (shoulder and elbow) Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) service is and how it can help you manage your condition
Urethral bulking for stress incontinence
This leaflet is for women with stress urinary incontinence who have been offered urethral bulking agents to treat their symptoms.
Urethrogram
What to expect when you come into hospital for a urethrogram – an examination of your urethra
Urinalysis home kit instructions
How to use your home urinalysis kit - instructions for kidney transplant patients
Urinary catheter care
Advice on caring for your urinary catheter when you leave hospital
Urinary or renal tract ultrasound
What happens during an ultrasound examination in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Urinary problems immediately after childbirth: Physio advice
This leaflet gives you information, advice and exercises if you have been experiencing urinary (peeing) problems since having your baby.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children
Explains what a UTI is, how the infection is confirmed and treated, and gives some helpful suggestions to aid your child’s recovery at home
Urine sample for C-Peptide / Creatinine ratio
Instructions for a test is to check whether or not your body is naturally producing any insulin
Urodynamic studies
This leaflet is for women undergoing urodynamic studies – these are investigations carried out to identify the cause of the bladder symptoms that you are currently experiencing. The tests assist us in diagnosing and treating your condition.
Urodynamic study (Urology)
For patients visiting the Urology Procedures department for a urodynamic study to assess your urinary problem
Urology patient initiated follow-up (PIFU)
Explains what the Urology Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) service is and how it can help you manage your condition
Use of restraint mitts in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Explains how and why patients may wear restraint mitts in ICU.
Useful Apps for cancer patients
A list of apps, from external organisation, that you and your family may find helpful
Useful contact numbers
This leaflet is for pregnant women, partners and new parents, to access for support during or after pregnancy.
Useful contacts after leaving hospital (Occupational Therapy)
Contact details for resources, walking aids and support following discharge from hospital