| Information for patients needing irradiated blood | This information leaflet has been produced to help answer questions that may be raised by patients... |
| Exercises to Prevent Pain and Clicking of the Jaw Joint | The purpose of the exercise is to prevent clicking of the jaw, and to strengthen muscles which pull... |
| X-ray Guided Joint Injection | The procedure is carried out in the Radiology department under sterile conditions. This is usually... |
| Brostrom Operation | The Brostrom operation is a repair of damaged ligaments on the outer (“lateral”) side of the ankle. |
| Home use of tap water Iontophoresis | If you have been successfully treated with tap water iontophoresis you may need to purchase your... |
| What is a Skin Prick Test? | A skin prick test is a quick and usually painless procedure that can help to establish whether... |
| Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP) | Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography is a test used to examine and / or treat problems... |
| You and your anaesthetic | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Abdominal Hysterectomy | A hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus (womb) and in most cases the cervix (the neck of the... |
| Pan-proctocolectomy | A Pan-proctocolectomy is the surgical removal of the entire large bowel (last part of the... |
| Bubble PEP | Bubble PEP is a treatment to help individuals who have a build up of phlegm (secretions) in their... |
| My role and my responsibilities in helping to improve my recovery | Steps to a successful recovery start before my operation |
| Lower Urinary Tract Symptom (LUTS) Clinic | You have been referred to the Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Clinic because we have either received a... |
| Flow rates | A flow rate merely involves passing urine into a flow rate machine when you have a strong urge to... |
| Percutaneous Nephrostomy | The urine from a normal kidney drains through a narrow, muscular tube, the ureter, into the... |
| Ectopic Pregnancy | Ectopic Pregnancy - from the Greek word ektopas, ‘out of place’ - results when a fertilised egg... |
| Antihypertensive treatments for Stroke patients | These drugs can be used separately or in combination, they are concerned with reducing the blood... |
| Mallet Finger | Mallet finger is the drooped-down deformity of the end section of a finger, after damage to the... |
| Removal of Anal Warts and Polyps | An anal wart is a small benign (non-cancerous) growth on the skin around the anus. They are... |
| Managing your catheter and drainage bag | A urinary catheter is a narrow tube passed into your bladder in one of two ways. It may enter... |
| Understanding Your Cataract Surgery | Your eye is like a camera with a lens which focuses light rays on the retina (the receptor layer at... |
| Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) and Amniocentesis | Each year nationally, approximately 30,000 (5%) pregnant women are offered diagnostic testing... |
| Macmillan Breast Care Nurses and Key Worker information | It can be very frightening for you and your family/carer to be to told that you have breast cancer... |
| Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (ACBT) | The ACBT is a technique to help you clear secretions from your chest. |
| Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS) and Prostate Biopsies | A trans-rectal ultrasound scan uses sound waves to make an image of the prostate. An ultrasound... |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is all the symptoms that a patient has when there is pressure on the median... |
| Physiotherapy Exercises Following Transfemoral (Above Knee) Amputation | This sheet has been designed to help you remember the exercises that you have been taught by your... |
| Virtual Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Clinic | OCT stands for Optical Coherence Tomography and is a complex technology used to measure the eye and... |
| Your spinal anaesthetic | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Anti-cholinergic and Iontophoresis | Robinul (Glycopyrronium bromide) is an anti-cholinergic agent which interferes with the nerves... |
| Expose and bond of an unerupted tooth | ‘Expose and bond’ is a surgical procedure on an unerupted tooth, it is used by dentists and... |
| Suction Evacuation of the Uterus (Womb) | This is the surgical operation that enables the remaining contents of a miscarriage within the womb... |
| Nerve damage associated with peripheral nerve block | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| The use of Metformin in women with Polycystic Ovaries | Metformin is a drug in tablet form which is traditionally used in some patients who suffers from... |
| Breast screening for women with a family history of breast cancer | Due to your family history of breast cancer you are being invited to attend for regular mammograms... |
| Advice and guidance for parents who have suffered the loss of their baby during pregnancy | The midwives and doctors caring for you, your partner and family are deeply sorry for your loss. |
| Angiography | This leaflet tells you about the procedure known as angiography (or having an angiogram). It... |
| Deep Vein Thrombosis and Legs in Plaster Casts | Blood clotting is natural mechanism to stop you bleeding from a cut. It is triggered by the body... |
| TVT Abbrevo procedure | TVT stands for Tension-free Vaginal tape (TVT) and Abbrevo is the name given to this variety of... |
| Percutaneous Biliary Drainage or PTC | Now it is possible to insert a fine plastic drainage tube, called a catheter, through the skin... |
| Drug treatment of an Overactive Bladder (OAB) | You have been diagnosed to have the bladder condition known as an Overactive Bladder (OAB) or... |
| Sweat Test | The sweat test is performed so that the concentration of salt in the sweat can be measured. The... |
| Diabetes management during bowel preparation prior to colonoscopy/flexible sigmoidoscopy | You are to undergo an examination of your large bowel. For this to be done properly the bowel needs... |
| Care of a child following plaster of paris cast – advice for parents/carers/guardians | This leaflet provides information to help you care for your child or the child under your care ... |
| The choice of subtotal (leaving the Cervix) or total (removal of Cervix) Hysterectomy | When a woman decides to have an abdominal hysterectomy (removal of the womb through the abdomen)... |
| If your water breaks before Labour starts (PROM) | Sometimes a woman's waters break before labour starts. This happens in about one in 20 pregnancies... |
| Fibre in the Diet | Fibre (roughage) is the part of plant food that is not digested. It stays in your gut and is... |
| Turning a Breech baby in the womb (External Cephalic Version) | This leaflet gives information about having your baby turned when lying in the breech position. |
| Sickness After Surgery | Some people worry about feeling or being sick after an operation. This leaflet answers the... |
| Equipment failure | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| An Introduction to the Breast Multidisciplinary Team - Conquest | We would like to introduce you the multidisciplinary team for breast cancer at Conquest Hospital. |
| Diverticula | Diverticula of the colon are common in older people. They usually cause no symptoms, and no... |
| Left Hemicolectomy | A Left Hemicolectomy is the surgical removal of the left part of the large bowel (colon/gut). ... |
| Nasal Polypectomy and FESS | This is the surgical removal of polyps. The procedure is carried out through the nostrils, thereby... |
| The Pain Management Programme | The programme aims to help people who suffer from long-term pain by improving quality of life. |
| Post Operative Information for Hydrotherm Ablation | Hydrotherm ablation is carried out for women who are aged between 35 and 55, who have heavy and/or... |
| How to care for your Supra Pubic Catheter site | Your supra pubic catheter site is a potential entrance for infection and must be cared for daily. ... |
| Varicocele (pronounced vari-co-seal) Embolisation | A varicocele is an abnormality of the veins that take blood away from the testicle. The veins... |
| Recovering from a heart attack | This leaflet provides information to help you following your heart attack. |
| Breast Reduction (Mammoplasty) | This operation can be used to even up the size of the breasts where one is much larger than the... |
| Your stay in hospital | This information will help you prepare for coming into hospital and should cover all the... |
| Information for Patients Living with Haematological Malignancies | The team consists of Haematologists and their team, Radiologists, Histo-pathologists, Clinical... |
| Laryngoscopy | This is usually an operation performed because there has been a change in your voice e.g.... |
| Pain relief after your operation | During your stay we aim to keep you as comfortable as we can. Operations can be painful, but... |
| Diabetes management during Moviprep bowel preparation prior to Colonoscopy/flexible Sigmoidoscopy -... | You are to undergo an examination of your large bowel. |
| Flexible Cystoscopy | A flexible cystoscopy enables a doctor or nurse specialist to view the urethra (tube through which... |
| Clomiphene Citrate (Clomid) | Clomiphene Citrate (Clomid) is used to treat some types of infertility in women who are not... |
| Epidurals for pain relief after surgery | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Follow up information for patients with a Urological Cancer | You have now completed hospital treatment for your cancer. Hopefully you will not experience... |
| Pain control following orthopaedic surgery | Pain following an operation is inevitable, different operations lead to varying degrees of... |
| Follow up schedule - following treatment for breast cancer | Once your breast cancer treatment has finished, it is not unusual to feel insecure as there is not... |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gut disorder. The cause is not known. Symptoms can be... |
| Jaw Joint Malfunction and Associated Facial Pain | The majority of jaw joint problems are mechanical in origin resulting from excessive use, for... |
| Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair | This is an operation to repair/replace a stretched and weakened section of the main artery (Aorta)... |
| Newborn wellbeing | At East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust we want to ensure when you go home with your new baby, you have... |
| Psychology in the chronic pain management service | You probably already know that being in pain does not just affect you physically, but can make you... |
| Blepharitis and Eyelid Hygiene | Blepharitis is a persistent inflammation of the edges of the eyelids. It usually affects both eyes... |
| Damage to teeth, lips and tongue | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Stroke - our role in stroke care | It can take an unspecified length of time to recover from a stroke. This could take from a number... |
| Your personal information and how we use it | Whenever you visit our hospitals as a patient (for a clinic appointment, an examination or test, or... |
| Obstetric Cholestasis (itching liver disorder during pregnancy) | Obstetric Cholestasis (OC) is a disorder that affects your liver during pregnancy. |
| Epistaxis (Nose Bleed) | Epistaxis is the medical word for a nose bleed. It is a common problem, usually involving minor... |
| Care of a child with croup | Croup is an inflammation of the voice box and wind pipe. The medical term is... |
| Parotidectomy (removal of the Parotid Salivary Gland) | The Parotid Gland is a salivary gland that lies immediately in front of your ear. Saliva drains... |
| Excision of Ear or Facial Lesion | Excision refers to removal of a skin lesion (for example a tumour, mole or cyst) by completely... |
| Privacy and Dignity | We are committed to ensuring high standards of privacy and dignity for patients and carers and... |
| Twin - Block Appliance Instructions | Your brace is called a twin block appliance. It holds your lower jaw forwards so that your face... |
| Care of a child following Hernia or Hydrocele under General Anaesthetic - advice for... | What is a Hernia? This is where a small portion of gut pokes through a weak point in the wall of... |
| Serious allergy during an anaesthetic (anaphylaxis) | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Awareness during general anaesthesia | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) | Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection and inflammation of the pelvic organs of women. The... |
| Physiotherapy information for Hip Fractures | This information is intended to give you a better understanding of the injury you have, the... |
| Rhinoplasty | Rhinoplasty is the operation to change the shape of the nose. The type of rhinoplasty depends on... |
| An Introduction to the Breast Multidisciplinary Team - Eastbourne | We would like to introduce you the multidisciplinary team for breast cancer at Eastbourne District... |
| Fixed appliances | Fixed appliances are made up of brackets and bands which are temporarily attached to the teeth... |
| Laparoscopy Chromotubation (dye test) | In order to achieve a natural pregnancy, one of the necessary requirements is a passage where the... |
| Removal of your vascular tunnelled line | Any intravenous line is normally removed after your treatment is finished or when it is clinically... |
| Dry eye syndrome | Dry eye occurs when there is a problem with tears that normally keep the eye moist. |
| Care of a child following Appendicectomy - advice for parents/carers/guardians | This leaflet provides information to help you look after your child or the child in your care... |
| Nipple and Areola Reconstruction | This is the procedure carried out after reconstruction of the breast after a complete mastectomy. |
| Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) Treatment for Superficial Bladder Cancer | Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) is commonly used to treat superficial bladder cancer. |
| Knee Arthroscopy | Arthroscopy is a procedure to look inside a joint by using an arthroscope. An arthroscope is like... |
| Percutaneous Liver or Lung Biopsy | A needle biopsy is a way of taking a small piece of tissue out of your body, using only a tiny... |
| Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy of the Axilla | Sentinel node biopsy is an operation to remove the first lymph glands under the arm that are... |
| Anti-D Prophylaxis in Pregnancy for Rhesus Negative Women | The rhesus factor is found in red blood cells. People who are rhesus positive have a substance... |
| Transobturator Tape (TOT) procedure | Transobturator tape (or TOT for short) is similar to an operation called Tension-free Vaginal tape... |
| Bartholin's Gland Cyst | The Bartholin’s gland is a tiny organ one on each side of the labia (vaginal lips), near the... |
| Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) - Eastbourne | Welcome to SCBU where you will be closer to your baby. Mums and Dads using this room may be at... |
| Anaesthesia explained | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Care of a child following Teeth Extraction - advice for parents/cares/guardians | This leaflet provides information to help you look after your child or the child in your care... |
| Botox for Bladder Problems | Botox is the trade name for purified botulinum toxin which is produced by certain bacteria. |
| Amazing you, let's learn about blood with Billy Blood Drop | Hi, I'm Billy Blood Drop but you can call me Billy. My job is to tell you all about blood. |
| Pilonidal Sinus | A pilonidal sinus is a small tract underneath the skin that develops in the cleft between the... |
| Advice for patients undergoing coronary angioplasty and stents | The purpose of this leaflet is to provide you and your family with a full understanding of an... |
| Fibroids | A fibroid is the most common growth found inside a woman’s pelvis. They occur in 20% to 30% of... |
| Reducing the risk of falling whilst in hospital | By following the advice given in this leaflet, you could reduce the chances of having a slip, trip... |
| Vaginal Hysterectomy and Anterior / Posterior Repair | A vaginal hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the womb and the neck of the womb through an... |
| Methotrexate treatment | These guidelines have been written to help you understand more about low dose methotrexate. |
| Gallstones | Gallstones are common but usually cause no symptoms. They sometimes cause problems such as pain,... |
| General Fertility Advice | The following recommendations are based on evidence from local and international studies and... |
| Information for patients undergoing Femoral Angioplasty | This leaflet tells you about the procedure known as femoral angioplasty, explains what is involved... |
| Septal Surgery / Turbinate Reduction Surgery | The septum is a thin piece of cartilage and bone inside the nose between the right and left... |
| Total Colectomy | A Total Colectomy is the surgical removal of the entire colon (last part of the intestine/gut). It... |
| Weil Osteotomy | The Weil osteotomy is an operation for pain in the front part of the foot, under the "knuckle... |
| Caring for a child with gastroenteritis at home - advice for parents and carers | Gastroenteritis is an infection of the stomach and intestines which causes diarrhoea and vomiting. |
| Mood and your memory | The way we feel can have a powerful effect on our memory, and particularly on our ability to learn... |
| The unlicensed use of Misoprostol in the Medical Management of Miscarriage | The use of the drug ‘misoprostol’ is an integral part of both medical and surgical methods of... |
| Amblyopia treatment | Amblyopia is an early childhood condition where the vision does not develop properly. It usually... |
| Being discharged from the Breast Clinic following treatment for Breast Cancer | For many years women with breast cancer were followed up for 10 years. However, recent evidence... |
| Pregnancy Care | Pregnancy care is the care you receive from health professionals during your pregnancy. This... |
| Sphincterotomy | A sphincterotomy is the surgical division of part of the superficial anal sphincter muscle. |
| What is a Barium Enema? | This leaflet informs you about the barium enema examination. It explains what preparation is... |
| Preparation for a Barium Enema | A Barium Enema is an x-ray examination of the large bowel (also called large intestine or colon). |
| Having a Bronchoscopy | During bronchoscopy a doctor is able to view the airways inside your lungs. |
| Guidance following bereavement | We have produced this simple step by step guide to help you with the things that need to be done... |
| Information for Carers | East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust has developed a set of guidelines for involving carers, setting out... |
| Manipulation under anaesthetic (MUA) of fractured nose | MUA is an operation involving the manipulation or straightening of a broken (fractured) nose under... |
| Ankle Arthroscopy | Arthroscopy is an operation on a joint which is done by a “keyhole” technique. An instrument which... |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Action Plan | This action plan should be used to help manage the symptoms of your COPD at home |
| Continence and products - information for patients and carers | This leaflet is designed to give you a little information about the continence products you have... |
| Diabetes management during Moviprep bowel preparation prior to Colonoscopy/Flexible Sigmoidoscopy -... | You are to undergo an examination of your large bowel. |
| Acupuncture | Acupuncture is a treatment, which can relieve symptoms of some physical and psychological... |
| Antidepressants for Stroke patients | These drugs are used to treat depressive illness. Around 45% of stroke survivors suffer some level... |
| Ureteric Stenting | The urine from a normal kidney drains through a tube, the ureter, into the bladder. When that tube... |
| Adult Grommet Insertion | Grommets are tiny plastic tubes which have a hole through the middle and look similar to a cotton... |
| Hernia Repair | A hernia is caused by a weakness in the muscle wall which results in part of the bowel (intestines)... |
| Division of Tongue Tie for Feeding Problems | Some babies are born with a tongue tie (which has the medical name ankyloglossia). |
| Headache after an epidural or spinal anaesthetic | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Davy the Detective - finding out about anaesthetics | Information about anaesthesia for young people |
| Vaginal bleeding and pain in early pregnancy | Vaginal bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy is common and does not always mean there is a... |
| Information for patients undergoing Antegrade Ureteric Stenting | This leaflet tells you about the procedure known as antegrade ureteric stenting, explains what is... |
| Straightening Lesser Toe(s) | This is an operation to correct deformities of the toes other than the big toe, usually... |
| Fracture around the wrist | We are sorry that you have had a fracture around your wrist and we want to make sure you have the... |
| Tonsillectomy | The tonsils are part of a collection of glandular tissue present in parts of the nose and throat... |
| Fetal Monitoring | Various checks will be offered to you and your baby in labour. This will include listening to, or... |
| Let us know your views | This following information tells you how to: provide us with your compliments and positive... |
| Can I have an MRI scan? | You may have been told during your outpatients appointment that you are being referred for an MRI... |
| Haematuria Clinic | 'Haematuria' means blood in your urine. |
| Enhanced recovery after having a Cystectomy (removal of the bladder) | The aim of enhanced recovery is to speed up your recovery from surgery |
| Your child's general anaesthetics for dental treatment | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Melanoma | Melanoma is a serious skin cancer, which is curable if detected early. |
| Your anaesthetic for aortic surgery | The aorta is a large artery which carries blood from the heart to the major organs (e.g. liver and... |
| Fetal fibronectin Testing | Fetal fibronectin is a reliable test to predict the chance of you having your baby before 34 weeks... |
| Hydatidiform Mole | You have been diagnosed as having a molar pregnancy, although highly treatable this is still a... |
| Oesophageal Stent Insertion | The oesophagus, or gullet, is a hollow, muscular tube which takes food from the mouth down to the... |
| Open access to the children’s ward - a parent’s guide | Your child has been admitted to the Children’s Ward (Kipling) or the Children’s Assessment and... |
| Lipid regulating treatments for Stroke patients | These drugs will be used in combination with lifestyle changes; they are concerned with reducing... |
| Removal of Submandibular Salivary Gland | The Submandibular Gland is a salivary gland about the size of a plum that lies immediately below... |
| Vasectomy | The goal of the operation is to render you infertile. Vasectomy is the most effective method of... |
| Glycopeptide Resistant Enterococcus (GRE) | GRE is short for Glycopeptide resistant Enterococcus. Enterococcus is a bacteria which is carried... |
| Radical Orchidectomy | Your doctor has informed you that you should have your testicle removed as he suspects a testicular... |
| Anaesthetic choices for hip or knee replacement | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Carotid Endarterectomy | This is an operation to remove the diseased lining from the carotid artery (in the neck) which has... |
| Care of a child following Toenail Surgery - advice for parents/carers/guardians | This leaflet provides information to help you look after your child or the child in your care... |
| Core Biopsy of the Breast | A core biopsy of the breast is a test which involves taking a small sample of tissue from an... |
| Patient Advice and Liaison Service | An easy read leaflet about the PALS department |
| Wound care following excision of Skin Lesion | Excision refers to removal of a skin lesion by completely cutting it out. |
| Managing with one hand following injury or surgery | This leaflet has been designed to provide you with advice and techniques to be able to manage at... |
| How to care for your Supra Pubic Catheter site | Your supra pubic catheter site is a potential entrance for infection and must be cared for daily. ... |
| Sick day rules for parents/carers of children and young people with type 1 diabetes | It is important to know how to manage your child’s diabetes when they are unwell. |
| Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) | Age related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the commonest cause of blindness in the Western world in... |
| Caring for your child in a Hip Spica | A hip spica is a special type of cast used to immobilise the hip joints and/or thigh. |
| Managing a Urinary Catheter Valve | A urinary catheter valve is like having a tap fitted to a catheter instead of a drainage bag. Your... |
| Atropine Occlusion for children | Atropine drops may be used as an alternative to patching treatment. The main aim of atropine... |
| Guide to health services in East Sussex | This welcome pack gives information about accessing healthcare services in this area. Also included... |
| Flexible Nasal Endoscopy | Flexible nasal endoscopy is a quick and simple procedure to visualize the nasal passage or throat... |
| Kipling Ambulatory Care Unit | The Kipling Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU) provides care that can be given to children so that they do... |
| Flexible Cystoscopy and removal of Ureteric Stent | You have had a stent placed within a ureter (tube connecting the kidney to the bladder) to allow... |
| Prostate Gland Enlargement | The prostate gland commonly becomes larger in older men. This is called Benign Prostatic... |
| Superficial Cancer of the Bladder | If you have been told that you have cancer of the bladder you are probably feeling shocked and... |
| What is a Skin Prick Test? | A skin prick test is a quick and usually painless procedure that can help to establish whether... |
| Transrectal Ultrasound of the Prostate | This investigation is performed to measure the size and shape of the prostate gland which lies just... |
| Banding of Haemorrhoids | Haemorrhoids are also known as "piles". They are vascular cushions in the anus, very... |
| Subacromial Impingement | Subacromial Impingement is a common problem. This condition occurs when one of the tendons... |
| Vitamin K for newborn babies | Vitamin K is a vitamin which occurs naturally in food, especially in liver and some vegetables. It... |
| Babies receiving a blood transfusion – a parent's guide | Like all medical treatments, a blood transfusion should only be given if it is essential. Your... |
| Flexible Cystoscopy with Urethral Dilatation | A flexible cystoscopy enables a doctor or nurse specialist to view the urethra (tube through which... |
| Physiotherapy Exercises Following Transtibial (Below Knee) Amputation | This sheet has been designed to help you remember the exercises that you have been taught by your... |
| Antiplatelet combination treatments for Stroke patients | These drugs can be used separately or in combination, they are concerned with reducing the ability... |
| Jaw Surgery and Orthodontic Treatment | We offer jaw surgery with orthodontic treatment to people whose jaws are too long or too short for... |
| Damage to the eye during general anaesthesia | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Abdomino-perineal Resection/Excision of the Rectum | An Abdomino-perineal Resection/Excision of Rectum is the surgical removal of part of the large... |
| Rees Bear has an anaesthetic | A story for younger children about having an anaesthetic |
| Information for women planning to give birth at home | Giving birth at home attended by community midwives |
| Surgical treatment for Ectopic pregnancy | This leaflet will explain the various operative procedures that are possible to treat an ectopic... |
| Enhanced Recovery after having bowel surgery | The information in this leaflet should increase your understanding of the Enhanced Recovery... |
| Having a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy | During Flexible Sigmoidoscopy your doctor is able to view the inside of the lower part of the large... |
| Rheumatoid Forefoot Reconstruction | This is an operation to correct the severe toe deformities which occur in the feet of people with... |
| Information for rehabilitation patients and their carers - Polegate Ward, Eastbourne DGH | After an assessment by a physiotherapist it has been highlighted that you may benefit from further... |
| Varicose Veins | When the veins, in this instance in the legs, become dilated (enlarged or expanded) and the valves... |
| Fusion of the Great Toe | Fusion of the great toe is an operation to stiffen the joint at the base of the great toe (first... |
| Local anaesthesia for your eye operation | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Antiplatelet treatments for Stroke patients - Clopidogral (Plavix) | These drugs can be used separately or in combination, they are concerned with reducing the ability... |
| Early miscarriage | Early miscarriage is when a woman loses her pregnancy in the first three months and is usually... |
| Self Treatment of Hypoglycaemia (Low blood sugar/glucose) | For the treatment of hypoglycaemia, we recommend using the 10 rule. |
| Child Grommet Insertion | Grommets are tiny plastic tubes which have a hole through the middle (similar to a cotton reel). |
| Shivering | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Laparoscopy and related procedures | The operation of laparoscopy is also commonly known as a ‘keyhole’ operation. Laparoscopy can be... |
| Hysterosalpingogram | Normally eggs produced by the ovaries pass down fine, narrow tubes called ovarian or fallopian... |
| External Dacryocystostomy with Silicone Intubation (DCR) | This is a surgical creation of a new tear channel to drain tears and improve watery eyes caused by... |
| Blood Groups and Red Cell Antibodies in Pregnancy | This leaflet explains why blood groups and antibodies areimportant in pregnancy. It also contains... |
| Excision of Skin Lesion | Excision refers to removal of a skin lesion by completely cutting it out. |
| If you would like information in another language, braille or on audiotape, please ask us. | Information in different languages |
| Iron in your diet | Iron is very important because it helps your body to make haemoglobin. |
| Laser Capsulotomy | This leaflet explains a treatment known as a laser capsulotomy. |
| MRSA Information for Parents | Staphylococcus aureus is bacterium often found in healthy people on their skin and in their nose... |
| Outpatient Hysteroscopy | Hysteroscopy is a technique, which allows a doctor to look directly into the womb. A thin... |
| Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome | Polycystic ovary syndrome (or PCOS) is a common condition affecting 3 to 5% of women of... |
| Pressure Ulcers - prevention and treatment | NICE guidance - Information for people with pressure ulcers |
| The choice of conserving (keeping) or removing the Ovaries at the time of Hysterectomy for benign... | When a woman decides to have a hysterectomy (removal of the womb), it is important for her to... |
| Will I need a blood transfusion? | Important information for all patients who may need a blood transfusion |
| Umbilical Hernia Repair | The hernia is when a weak section of muscle allows your small intestine to protrude near your... |
| Cholecystectomy | A Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gall bladder usually following the diagnosis of... |
| Intermittent Claudication | The pain you feel in your legs is called intermittent claudication. There is a narrowing or... |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | Enlargement of the normal spongy blood-filled cushions in the wall of the anus. The common... |
| Instructions following removal of teeth | Instructions following removal of teeth |
| Rectopexy | A Rectopexy is an operation that is performed to repair a rectal prolapse where the rectal mucosa... |
| Anterior Resection | An Anterior resection is the surgical removal of part of the rectum and part of the sigmoid colon,... |
| Right Hemicolectomy | A Right Hemicolectomy is the surgical removal of the right or first part of the large bowel... |
| Sigmoid Colectomy | A Sigmoid Colectomy is the surgical removal of the sigmoid colon (the lower part of the large bowel... |
| Information for Parents and Children (Kipling Ward) | Welcome to Kipling Ward. On arrival to the ward a named nurse will introduce themselves. They... |
| Your child's general anaesthetic | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Your tonsillectomy as day surgery | Tonsils are lymph glands, which fight infection and often become infected themselves. |
| Feeling sick | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Sore throat | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Post-operative chest infection | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Becoming confused after an operation | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Nerve damage associated with an operation under general anaesthetic | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Nerve damage associated with spinal or epidural injection | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Death or brain damage | This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists |
| Welcome to Cuckmere Ward | Cuckmere Ward looks after patients with general medical, gastrological and rheumatology problems. |
| Protected Mealtimes | The presentation, colour, aroma, taste and texture of food in hospitals are all important to ensure... |
| Port-a-Cath Management | A port is a device, which is surgically inserted under the skin during a general anaesthetic,... |
| Percutaneous Abscess Drainage | Now it is possible to drain abscesses by inserting a fine plastic tube, called a drainage catheter,... |
| Thrombolysis | Thrombolysis means breaking up the blood clots. Once a clot starts to form in a blood vessel, it... |
| Insertion of a Vena Cava Filter | A vena cava filter is a small, metal device about an inch long, shaped rather like the spokes of an... |
| Percutaneous Gastrostomy | Percutaneous Gastrostomy is a technique whereby a narrow plastic tube is placed through the skin,... |
| Your Macmillan gynaecology cancer nurse specialist and key worker | Offers support, information and guidance for all patients with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis... |
| Clostridium Difficile | Clostridium difficile is a bacteria (germ) present in the intestine of approximately 3% of healthy... |
| Fluorescein Angiography Photography | This is a routine eye investigation, which provides detailed information about retinal circulation... |
| Juzo and Otto Bock Compression Socks | This will help to reduce any swelling within your stump; it will support your stump and should make... |
| Antiplatelet treatments for Stroke patients - Aspirin | These drugs can be used separately or in combination, they are concerned with reducing the ability... |
| Move Well - Live Well | Physiotherapy is a science based profession which views human movement as central to the health and... |
| Thyroidectomy | A Thyroidectomy is the total or partial removal of the thyroid gland which is situated in the base... |
| Stroke - help for patients and you | Relatives and friends often feel very helpless when stroke illness occurs. There are many things... |
| Induction of Labour | Induction of labour is a process designed to start labour artificially. |
| Hyperemesis Gravidarum (pregnancy sickness) | Nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy are very common. When the nausea and sickness become... |
| I had a caesarean section last time…how will I have my baby this time? | The doctors and midwives at East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust want to make the birth of your baby a... |
| Epilepsy and Pregnancy | Epilepsy is a very individual condition. Your seizures (fits) and how frequently you have them,... |
| Medical management of Ectopic Pregnancy | An ectopic pregnancy is when the pregnancy is growing outside the womb (uterus), usually in the... |
| Postnatal wellbeing of the mother | This information leaflet is designed to give you advice on aspects of care immediately after the... |
| Preparing for Hand Surgery | We usually inject a local anaesthetic during the operation, so that you have as little pain as... |
| Uterine Artery Embolisation for the Treatment of Fibroids | This information is supplied by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) |
| Videofluoroscopy | Videofluoroscopy is an examination used to look at how you swallow. It will aim to find out what... |
| How will I have my baby? | This leaflet will discuss the different types of birth, the reasons for them, and the advantages... |
| Information for people attending the Outpatients Department | Welcome to the Outpatients Department where outpatients’ clinics are held. We will try to ensure... |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scan | An MRI Scan can produce two or three dimensional images of what is going on inside a patient’s... |
| Wound care following excision of ear or facial lesion | Excision refers to removal of a skin lesion (for example a tumour, mole or cyst) by completely... |
| What is Endometriosis? | Endometriosis is a disease affecting millions of women throughout the world. It is not cancerous. |
| Post Operative Information for Diagnostic Laparoscopy | A laparoscopy is an operation which allows the surgeon to look inside your abdomen with a special... |
| Post Operative Information for Hysteroscopy and Curretage / D & C Patients | Hysteroscopy is a technique which allows a doctor to look directly into the womb. A thin telescope... |
| Post Operative Information for Laparoscopic Sterilisation | A laparoscopy is an operation which allows the surgeon to look inside your abdomen with a special... |
| Post Operative Information for Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Obturator (TVTO) | You have been given the diagnosis of Genuine Stress Incontinence (GSI) and are going to have a... |
| Ankle Fusion | This is an operation to "fuse" or stiffen the ankle joint. |
| Humphrey Visual Field Testing | This test is completely painless with no contact to the eye. The test takes place in a darkened... |
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