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Patient Information Leaflets
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Asymptomatic retinal detachment
Aims to answer some of your questions about asymptomatic retinal detachment and surgery to repair it
At the end of your radiotherapy treatment
Aims to answer some of the questions patients and their families may have on completion of radiotherapy treatment and to advise you on what to expect over the next few weeks, particularly ongoing side effects
Atrial flutter ablation
What having ablation to correct an atrial flutter entails and what you can expect before, during and after the procedure
Atropine 1% drops for refraction
Instructions and advice on using the atropine eye drops given to you for your child’s next orthoptic appointment
Atropine 1% treatment for amblyopia
Explains how to use Atropine drops to treat amblyopia (lazy eye) and what the possible side effects are
Audiology advice for care homes
Advice for care homes on the role of Audiology and useful information and contacts
Audiology multi-professional team
Tells you about the professionals that work with you to support your child and their hearing
Audiology Paediatric Services
A brief guide for parents whose children are coming to the Audiology Department for the first time
Auditory processing delay (APD)
For the parents/carers of children with suspected Auditory Processing Delay (APD) and explains how the condition is managed
Autogenic drainage for children and young people
Explains how to carry out autogenic drainage (AD) to help your child's breathing
AV node ablation
What having ablation to control atrial fibrillation entails and what you can expect before, during and after the procedure
Awake tracheal intubation
Explains what happens when an anaesthetist places a breathing tube into the windpipe (trachea) when you are awake
Axillary node clearance
What happens during an operation on the lymph glands or ‘nodes’ and the possible risks of the procedure
Azathioprine and 6 Mercaptopurine
Explains medication used to treat chronic hepatitis and inflammatory bowel disease
Baby 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.
Back pain advice
Physiotherapy advice and exercises to help you manage your back pain
Back 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.
Baker'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.
Bakri 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.
Balance exercises
Explains exercises to help with your balance problems