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COVID-19 (Koronavirusi) dhe shtatzënia
Ju mund të ndiheni të pasigurta se si COVID-19 mund të ndikojë tek ju, foshnja dhe kujdesi për shtatzëninë. Kjo fletëpalosje përmbledh rreziqet e COVID-19 gjatë shtatzënisë, këshillat kryesore që duhen ndjekur dhe çfarë të bëni nëse mendoni se keni simptoma të COVID-19.
COVID-19 and pregnancy (Arabic)
You may be feeling unsure how COVID-19 could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care. This leaflet summarises the risks of COVID-19 during pregnancy, the key advice to follow and what to do if you think you have symptoms of COVID-19.
COVID-19 and pregnancy (English)
You may be feeling unsure how COVID-19 could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care. This leaflet summarises the risks of COVID-19 during pregnancy, the key advice to follow and what to do if you think you have symptoms of COVID-19.
COVID-19 and pregnancy (Pashto)
You may be feeling unsure how COVID-19 could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care. This leaflet summarises the risks of COVID-19 during pregnancy, the key advice to follow and what to do if you think you have symptoms of COVID-19.
COVID-19 and pregnancy (Urdu)
You may be feeling unsure how COVID-19 could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care. This leaflet summarises the risks of COVID-19 during pregnancy, the key advice to follow and what to do if you think you have symptoms of COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccination: a guide on pregnancy and breastfeeding
Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is strongly recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Midwives. The COVID-19 vaccines available in the UK are the safest and most effective way to protect you and your baby.
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)
Further information about continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for snoring and sleep apnoea
CT guided lung biopsy
What a CT guided lung biopsy is, what happens during the procedure and what the possible risks are
Diagnostic and therapeutic pleural (lung) aspiration
For patients who are to undergo a diagnostic or therapeutic pleural aspiration - removal of fluid from around the lung
Endobronchial ultrasound
An examination looking into your lungs using a slim tube with a camera called a bronchoscope and ultrasound machine
Feed Me Up Jul23
Safety information for patients with nasogastric (NG) feeding tubes and their relatives, friends and carers
Going to Guy's Hospital for lung cancer surgery
Explains what to expect if you are recommended surgery to treat your lung cancer
Grounding techniques to help with anxiety
Explains grounding techniques to help with anxiety in patients with breathing pattern disorders – such as hyperventilation (overbreathing) or dysfunctional breathing
Home non-invasive ventilation
Explains the basis of your home non-invasive ventilation (NIV) machine provided by the hospital
Home Oxygen Therapy (Easy Read information)
Shows you how to do oxygen therapy at home and what equipment you will need
Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (HAP)
Explains what hospital acquired pneumonia (HAP) is and how it can be prevented
Image guided biopsy of lung pleura or mediastinum aftercare advice
Advice following a procedure where we took lung tissue samples to find out what is wrong
Indwelling pleural catheter insertion
For patients who are to undergo the insertion of an indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) for the management of their pleural effusion (collection of fluid around the lungs)
Intercostal chest drain insertion
Information for patients who are to undergo an operation to insert an intercostal chest drain - to allow air, fluid or pus to leave the body for the lung to re-expand
Kennet and Loddon Unit welcome
Information about ward routines and facilities on Kennet and Loddon Unit specialising in respiratory conditions