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Patient Bedside Folder

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Bedside Folder

Patient Information Library

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Patient Information Library Contents

Please note, those leaflets marked as 'only available within the hospital' are provided to the hospital by external supplier EIDO. They can be made available to patients by hospital staff.

A

Accident and Emergency

The Emergency Department

Accident and Emergency: Know Your Medication

Anaesthetics

Pain Relief After Surgery (only available within the hospital )

Anticoagulation

Advice for Patients

Postal Advice System

Audiology

ESMS leaflet (Emergency SMS texting)

How to help a Hearing Impaired Person Understand You

How to Understand Conversation Better if you have a Hearing Impairment

Introduction to the Adult Hearing Aid Service

Lip Reading Hints & Strategies

Sudden Hearing Loss

What is Lip Reading?

B

Breast Surgery

Invasive Breast Cancer ( Treatment Options) (only available within the hospital)
Mastectomy (only available within the hospital)
Wide Local Excision (only available within the hospital)
Imagine-Assisted Wide Local Excision (only available within the hospital)
Radiology-Assisted Wide Local Excision (only available within the hospital)
Excision of a Breast Lump (only available within the hospital)

C

Cardiology

ACE Inhibitors

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist

Calcium Channel Blockers

Cardiac Catheterisation

Cardiac Rehabilitation Course Factsheet

Clopidogrel

Coronary Care Unit

DC cardioversion

Digoxin (Cardiac glycoside)

Excercise Plan After a Heart Attack

Facts on Fats

Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN)

Cardiothoratic

Lung Cancer (Treatment Options) (only available within the hospital)
Thoracoscopy (only available within the hospital)
Pleural Biopsy and Drainage (only available within the hospital)
Lung Cancer Surgery (only available within the hospital)

Chest Medicine

ACBT- Breathing Exercises

Exercise and your Lungs

How to use your Flutter or Acapella

How your Lungs work

Lung - Specialist Nurse

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary Rehbilitation - could it help you

Relaxation Techniques

Respiratory Management

RIST - Patient Infromation

Colorectal Surgery

Surgery for Anal Fistula (only available within the hosptial)
Closure of Loop Ileostomy (only available within the hosptial)
Closure of Loop Colostomy (only available within the hosptial)
Sigmoid Colectomy for Diverticular Disease (only available within the hosptial)
Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy (only available within the hosptial)
Haemorrhoidectomy (only available within the hosptial)

Contraception

(Link to the FPA): Emergency Contraception
(Link to the FPA): Your Guide to Contraception
(Link to the FPA): Your Guide to Contraceptive Choices – After you’ve had your Baby
(Link to the FPA): Bodyworks: Your Guide to Understanding Reproduction
(Link to the FPA): The Combined Pill
( Link to the FPA): The Progestogen-only Pill
(Link to the FPA): The Contraceptive Patch
( Link to the FPA): The Contraceptive Vaginal Ring
(Link to the FPA): Male and Female Condoms
(Link to the FPA): Diaphragms and Caps
(Link to the FPA): The Contraceptive Implant
(Link to the FPA): Contraceptive Injections
(Link to the FPA): The IUD
(Link to the FPA): The IUS
( Link to the FPA): Natural Family Planning
(Link to the FPA): Male and Female Sterilisation

D

Day Surgery

Arthroscopy

Breast Lump

Carpal Tunnel Decompression (CTD)

Chlamydia

Circumcision

Colposcopy & Large Loop Diathermy

Cystoscopy, Urethroscopy & Urethotomy

D&C

Drainage of Bartholins Cyst

Following Meatoplasty

Following Miscarriage

Gromets

Hand & Wrist Surgery

Hysteroscopy

Laparoscopic Hernia Repair

Laparoscopic Sterilization

Laparoscopy

Laryngoscopy, Pharyngoscopy & Oesophagoscopy

Lumbar Epidural

MIRENA - Intrauterine System & Heavy Periods

Removal of Lump or Cyst

Termination of Pregnancy

Testicular Surgery

Thermal Balloon Ablation

Open Inguinal Hernia Repair (male) (only available within the hospital)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair (female) (only available within the hospital)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (only available within the hospital)

Dermatology

Allergy to Balsam of Peru

Allergy to Benzocaine

Allergy to Bronopol

Allergy to Budesonide

Allergy to Chlorocresol

Allergy to Cobalt

Allergy to Colophony

Allergy to Epoxy Resin

Allergy to Ethylenediamine

Allergy to Euxyl K400

Allergy to Formaldehyde

Allergy to Fragrance Mix

Allergy to IPPD

Allergy to Isothiazoline

Allergy to Lanolin

Allergy to Mercapto Mix

Allergy to Methylmethacrylate

Allergy to Neomycin Allergy

Allergy to Nickel Sulfate

Allergy to Octyl Gallate

Allergy to Parabens

Allergy to Paratertiarybutylphenolformaldehyde Resin

Allergy to Potassium Dichromate or Dichromate

Allergy to Primula

Allergy to Quaternium 15

Allergy to Quinolines

Allergy to Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Allergy to Thiuram

Allergy to Tixocortyl Pivalate

Contact Dermitis

Dermatology: Removing Benign Skin Lesions (under Local Anaesthetic) (only available within the hosptial)

House Dust Mite Reduction

Information for Patients with Negative Patch Tests

List of Patch Test Ingredients

Pigmanorm Cream

Treatment with Efudix Cream

Urticaria

Dress Code for Uniformed Hospital Staff

E

Ear Nose and Throat

A Lump in your Thyroid Gland

Allergic Rhinitis

Broken Nose

Caring for your Voice

Cautery & Nasal Packing

Severe One-Sided Hearing Loss

Sub Mucosal Resection of Septum of Nose (SMR)

Vertigo

F

G

Gynaecology

Advice on Discharge

Advice on Discharge - Laparoscopy

Advice on Discharge following Major Adominal- Vaginal Surgery

Basic Tips for Bladder Training

Colposcopy Clinic

Colposuspension

Dilatation & Curettage

Drainage of Bartholins Cyst

First Trimester Mifegyne Treatment

Following a cervical biopsy

Going Home with a Catheter

Gynaecology: Preparing for your Operation

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Hysterosalpingogram

Incomplete Miscarriage Advice

Information Following Treatment with Cryocautery

Information following Treatment with Silver Nitrate

laparoscopy

Lichen Sclerosus

Loop diathermy aftercare

Medical Evacuation of Uterus (Incomplete)

Medical Evacuation of Uterus Aftercare

Medical Management of Miscarriage (First Trimester)

Mid-Trimester Mifegyne Treatment

MIRENA and Heavy Periods

Outpatient Hysteroscopy

Patient information following biopsy

Sacrocolpopexy

Sterilisation

Surgical Treatment Following Miscarriage

Taking your Clomifene or Tamoxifen Tablets

Tension Free Vaginal Tape Procedure

Total Abdominal Hysterectomy

Vaginal Hysterectomy

Vaginal Repair Operation

Vaginal Surgical Termination of Pregnancy

H

I

Infection Contol

MRSA
Clostridium difficile
ESBL
Norovirus
MRSA Screening; What to Expect
MRSA Screening; MRSA Positive

J

K

L

M

N

Nutrition and Dietetics

Nutrition and Dietetics: Facts on Calcium
Nutrition and Dietetics: Healthy Heart
Nutrition and Dietetics: Getting the Balance Right
Nutrition and Dietetics: Foods for a Healthy Life
Nutrition and Dietetics: Ten Plates for Success
Nutrition and Dietetics: Alcohol Fact Sheet

O

Occupational Therapy

A Guide: What to do if you have a fall

Care of your Splint

Carpal Tunnel Decompression

Coban Wrap

Cold Therapy

Conditions of Short Term Loan Wheelchairs

Contrast Baths

De Quervain's-Stage 1

De Quervain's-Stage 2

De Quervain's-Stage 3

De Quervain's-Stage 4

Desensitisation Exercises

Dupuytren’s Contracture

Dupuytren’s Release– Stage One

Dupuytren’s Release– Stage Three

Energy Conversation

Extensor Tendon Injury

Extensor Tendon Repair (thumb) Stage Five

Extensor Tendon Repair (thumb) Stage Four

Extensor Tendon Repair (thumb) Stage one

Extensor Tendon Repair (thumb) Stage three

Extensor Tendon Repair (thumb)Stage Two

Extensor Tendon Repair Stage one

Extensor Tendon Repair Stage Three

Finger Splint

Furniture Height Chart

Hand Exercises

Making your home safer

Mallet Finger

Massage for a Swollen Hand

Neoprene Thumb Splint

Neoprene Wrist Splint

Nerve Gliding Exercises

Rehab Fact Sheet

Passive Wrist Exercises

Silicone Digicap

Silicone Gel Sheet

Splint Wear and Care Information (prefabricated)

Splint Wear and Care Information (thermoplastic)

Thumb Exercises

Useful Telephone Numbers for Patients

Wrist Exercises

Oral and Maxillio Facial

Removing Wisdom Teeth (only available within the hospital)

Orthopaedic

Arthroscopy of the Knee (only available within the hospital)
ACL Reconstruction (only available within the hospital)
Carpal Tunnel Release (under Local Anaesthetic) (only available within the hospital)
Dupuytrens Fasciectomy (only available within the hospital)
Bunion Surgery (only available within the hospital)

Orthopaedics: Hip Resurfacing Booklet

Orthopaedics: Plaster Care Leaflet

Ophthalmology (eue clinic)

Blepharitis

Corneal Abrasion

Eyelid Surgery Aftercare

Flashes Floaters and Posterior Vitreous Attachment

Fundus Fluorescein Angiography Dye Test

Ptosis

Removal of a Foreign Body from the Eye

Smoking and Eye Damage

Uveitis

Laser Peripheral Iridotomy Treatment of Glaucoma

Phasing Clinic

P

Paediatric

Inguinal Hernia Repair (only available within the hospital)
Circumcision (only available within the hospital)
Appendicectomy (only available within the hospital)
Umbilical Hernia Repair (only available within the hospital)
Hydrocele Repair (only available within the hospital)
Abscess Incision and Drainage (only available within the hospital)

Patient Information: What Happens to Information About You

Pharmacy Services and Pharmaceutical Care

Privacy and Dignity; Same Sex Accommodation

Q

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R

Respiatory Medicine

BCG and Tuberculosis (English) (leaflet supplied by TB Alert)
BCG and Tuberculosis (Gujarati) (leaflet supplied by TB Alert)

S

Same Sex Accommodation ( Privacy and Dignity)

Sexual Health

(Link to FPA): Chlamydia
(Link to FPA): Genital herpes
(Link to FPA) Genital warts
(Link to FPA): Gonorrhoea
(Link to FPA): HIV
(Link to FPA): Non-specific urethritis
(Link to FPA): Pubic lice and scabies
(Link to FPA): Syphilis
(Link to FPA): Trichomonas vaginalis

( Link to FPA): Thrush and Bacterial vaginosis

Surgery

Open Inguinal Hernia Repair (male) (only available within the hospital)
Paraumbilical and Umbilical Hernia Repair (only available within the hospital)
Femoral Hernia Repair (only available within the hospital)
Open Incisional Hernia Repair (only available within the hospital)
Removing Benign Skin Lesions (under Local Anaesthetic) (only available within the hospital)
Abscess Incision and Drainage (only available within the hospital)
Thyroidectomy (for Nodule) (only available within the hospital)
Thyroidectomy (for Goitre) (only available within the hospital)
Sub-Total Thyroidectomy (for Thyrotoxicosis) (only available within the hospital)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair (female) (only available within the hospital)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair (TAPP) (only available within the hospital)
Parathyroidectomy (only available within the hospital)
Surgery for Pilonidal Sinus (only available within the hospital)
Total Thyroidectomy (for Thyrotoxicosis) (only available within the hospital)

T

U

Upper Gastrointestinal

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (only available within the hospital)
GI: Open Cholecystectomy (only available within the hospital)

Urology

TURP (only available within the hospital)
Surgery for Benign Scrotal Lumps (only available within the hospital)
Circumcision (adult) (only available within the hospital)
Rigid Cystoscopy (male) (only available within the hospital)
Flexible Cystoscopy (male) (only available within the hospital)
TURBT (only available within the hospital)
Urethrotomy (only available within the hospital)
Rigid Cystoscopy (female) (only available within the hospital)
Flexible Cystoscopy (female) (only available within the hospital)

V

Vascular

Femoro-Popliteal Bypass Surgery (only available within the hospital)
Varicose Veins Surgery (only available within the hospital)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (only available within the hospital)
Above-Knee Amputation (only available within the hospital)
Below-Knee Amputation (only available within the hospital)

Aortic Aneurysm Leaflet

False Aneurysm Leaflet

Foam Leaflet

Inguinal Hernia Leaflet

Lower Limb Bypass Leaflet

NICE Patient Info Foam Sclerotherapy

V05 Above-Knee Amputation

V06 Below-Knee Amputation