Surgical sperm retrieval (SSR)
SSR is a technique for collecting sperm from a man’s testicles. It is a minor procedure, usually carried out as a day case under local anaesthetic and sedation.
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Suspected inflammatory arthritis
Explains what happens next – how IA is diagnosed, how the condition is monitored and managed and steps you need to take
Read moreSuspected physical abuse radiology investigations
Information for those with parental responsibility for children who need X-rays and scans when there are concerns raised for a child’s welfare
Read moreSwallowing exercises guide for patients with head and neck cancer
Rehabilitation exercises to help with eating and drinking for patients who have treatment for head and neck cancer and who are experiencing swallowing difficulties
Read moreSyringe pump
Information about the device that can give medications via a small tube inserted under your skin, for relief of symptoms such as pain, nausea, vomiting, breathlessness, chest secretions, restlessness and anxiety.
Read moreTaking care of your child's hearing aids
Informs parents on how to take the very best care of your child’s hearing devices
Read moreTaking care of your removable cast
Explains how to look after the removable cast used in the treatment of your injured limb
Read moreTaking iron supplements
Advice on the best way to take your iron supplements to make them most effective
Read moreTaking photos when your baby is born
This leaflet is for women and their birthing partners who wish to take photographs of the birth of their baby / babies, including by Caesarean birth and assisted vaginal delivery.
Read moreTaking your baby home on low-flow oxygen
What happens and where to get help when your baby leaves Buscot Ward on low-flow oxygen
Read moreTalc pleurodesis
Explains a procedure in which sterile talc mixed with saline is inserted via a tube in order to cause an inflammatory reaction (irritation) in the lining of the lung
Read moreTalking health presentation (Cardiac Rehabilitation)
Presentation on Talking Therapies for stress and anxiety for heart patients
Read moreTarso metatarsal joint fusion surgery
Explains what surgery involves and outlines what to expect before, during and after your foot operation
Read moreTaste changes - Help with eating if you have a change of taste
Advice on eating and drinking with taste changes due to illness or treatment
Read moreTear duct surgery for children
Aims to answer some of the questions that you / your child may have about their operation to clear blocked or narrowed tear ducts
Read moreTears and stitches
This leaflet gives you information on the different types of perineal tears and the impact they have. It offers advice on aftercare, how to spot infections and what to expect if you give birth again.
Read moreTenckhoff catheter insertion aftercare advice
Important advice following the insertion of your new Tenckhoff catheter for continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
Read moreTennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
Information to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your condition and any treatment options available
Read moreTENS (transcutaneous nerve stimulation)
Explains what TENS is and outlines the risks and benefits of using a TENS machine to manage your pain
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