Awake tracheal intubation
Explains what happens when an anaesthetist places a breathing tube into the windpipe (trachea) when you are awake
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Axillary node clearance
What happens during an operation on the lymph glands or ‘nodes’ and the possible risks of the procedure
Read moreAzathioprine and 6 Mercaptopurine
Explains medication used to treat chronic hepatitis and inflammatory bowel disease
Read moreBaby due date and how it affects my care
At the RBH we calculate due dates by using the crown rump length (CRL). This leaflet aims to explain how this will affect your care during pregnancy.
Read moreBack problems in pregnancy and during labour
You may have an existing back problem or have developed one during your pregnancy. We are commonly asked questions about back problems and how they will affect pregnancy and delivery. This leaflet should help to answer some of your questions.
Read moreBaker's Cyst
Explains how symptoms can be managed and / or treated for a Baker’s cyst? Also called a popliteal cyst, it is a fluid-filled swelling that can develop behind the knee.
Read moreBakri balloon for heavy bleeding after birth
Following delivery of your baby, you may experience heavy bleeding from the uterus (womb). This happens in about 1% of births at the RBH. The use of a Bakri balloon is one of the treatment options available to control bleeding from the uterus.
Read moreBalance exercises factsheet - general information
Explains exercises to help with your balance problem
Read moreBalance exercises for older patients
Explains exercises to help with your balance problems
Read moreBalance function assessment
An overview of the balance system, and what to expect from your assessment appointment
Read moreBalloon gastrostomy removal - aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following the removal of a balloon gastrostomy tube.
Read moreBalloon gastrostomy replacement - aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following the replacement of a balloon gastrostomy tube
Read moreBariatric (weight loss) surgery: Once you have a date for your operation
What to expect once you have a date for your weight loss surgery
Read moreBarium meal and follow through
What happens during a test designed to look at your small bowel
Read moreBarium proctogram
Explains what happens during a barium proctogram examination - a specialised X-ray examination, which produces a series of images that enables us to see the way your lower abdominal structures move when you attempt to empty your bowels
Read moreBarium swallow / meal
What happens during a barium swallow / meal examination of the oesophagus in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Read moreBarium swallow meal and follow through (children)
Explains a tests which look at the oesophagus (food passage), stomach and intestines
Read moreBarium video swallow
Explains what happens during an investigation to test your swallowing function
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