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Patient Information Leaflets
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Birth partners guide when theatre is required following birth
Where possible, we aim to keep birth partners and the mother together, so if there is no urgency to transfer to theatre, you may be offered the opportunity to accompany the mother into theatre, as long as there is a staff member to help you care for the baby.
Birthing Partners information
This leaflet is to provide information for those who have been chosen by an expectant mother to be a birthing partner during her labour.
Bisphosphonate treatment plan
Record for people starting a course of bisphosphonates - bone-strengthening treatments also used to prevent bone disease
Black hairy tongue
Explains possible forthcoming treatment and contains answers to many of the commonly asked questions
Bladder and bowel leakage prevention exercises (Elderly Care)
Explains simple exercises you can do to help improve incontinence - leakage of urine (wee) or stool (poo)
Bladder diary (Elderly Care)
To help you with your current symptoms, your physiotherapist needs to understand how your bladder is current working - please fill in the attached bladder diary for two days
Bladder scan (Neurology)
Information for Neurology patients attending hospital for a bladder ultrasound scan because of bladder problems or difficulties passing urine
Bleeding disorders in pregnancy
There are several bleeding conditions that occur in healthy women of childbearing age. The most important conditions for us to monitor are haemophilia and Von Willebrand disease. If you have one of these conditions and are pregnant, you will need some specialist input. This leaflet aims to answer some common questions and to provide information about how these conditions are managed in pregnancy
Blepharitis
Explains what blepharitis is and how it may be treated
BLIS Road To Recovery after COVID-19
Berkshire long COVID Integrated Service (BLIS) information and advice for patients diagnosed with long COVID
Block Safe
Safety advice following a regional anaesthetic block (a numb arm/leg) during surgery.
Blood groups and red cell antibodies in pregnancy
Information from NHS Blood and Transport services about tests you will be offered during your pregnancy, to find out your blood group, and to see if you have any antibodies to red blood cells. These tests are normally carried out at the beginning of your pregnancy and again in the last three months.
Blood tests in the Respiratory Medicine Department (Chest Clinic)
Information for those who have been offered tests for three blood-borne viruses
Blood transfusion during pregnancy and birth
This leaflet explains why a blood transfusion may be necessary during pregnancy and birth. This can be due to anaemia or to replace blood lost during an emergency situation.
Blood transfusions and use of blood products during surgery
Information for patients who know they will want to decline a blood transfusion or blood product (if needed) during surgery or treatment in hospital
Blossom Team birth services
Information on our Blossom Team birth service.
Bone biopsy
Explains why you are having a bone biopsy – a test to diagnose bone abnormalities, what it entails and the benefits and risks
Bone conduction hearing device fitting pack
Everything you need to know to use the bone conduction device
Bone marrow aspirate and trephine biopsy
Aims to answer some frequently asked questions about bone marrow biopsies
Bone scan as an outpatient
Information about a nuclear medicine test that looks at the activity of some cells in your bones