This leaflet is for pregnant women and birthing people who want a vaginal birth. It explains why it is necessary to monitor your baby’s heartbeat in labour and what methods can be used. It also explains what might happen if there are concerns about your baby’s heartbeat or if there is meconium in your amniotic fluid (waters).
Read moreInformation to outline the treatment options for Morton’s neuroma (condition of the toes)
Read moreAims to answer some of the questions you may have about the role of the clinical nurse specialist for motor neurone disease (MND)
Read moreProvides useful information on general mouth care for patients, staff and carers
Read moreUseful information about mouth care and is aimed at staff and carers working with people with dementia
Read moreUseful information about mouth care for people with swallowing difficulties and their families and carers
Read moreExplains possible forthcoming treatment and contains answers to many of the commonly asked questions
Read moreWhat to expect during a test that uses an MRI scanner to produce images of the small bowel.
Read moreAims to answer some of the questions that you or your child may have about their scan.
Read moreInformation for patients referred for an MRI scan by the Audiology Department
Read moreInformation and advice for patients with cochlear implants who have been asked to have an MRI scan of any part of the body
Read moreFor parents /carers of babies admitted to the Neonatal Unit of the Royal Berkshire hospital - explains how we test for MRSA, and what happens if your baby is diagnosed with it
Read moreExplains how and why we screen for MRSA (Meticillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
Read moreExplains Staphylococcus aureus decolonisation therapy using Hibiscrub wash solution and Bactroban ointment for the decolonisation for renal patients before surgery, renal procedures and for known MSSA / MRSA carriers
Read moreExplains Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) decolonisation therapy using Octenisan solution and Bactroban ointment for renal patients before surgery, renal procedures and for known MSSA / MRSA carriers
Read moreExplains Staphylococcus aureus decolonisation therapy using Octenisan wash solution and Naseptin ointment and is for renal patients coming into the Royal Berkshire Hospital for surgery, renal procedures and for known MSSA / MRSA carriers
Read moreExplains what having multi-resistant Acinetobacter means and how it is managed
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