Archives: Patient Information Leaflets
Management of hyperglycaemia via a pump
Possible causes of High Blood Glucose Level (BGL) Blockage or disconnection of infusion set or cannula falls out – The insulin in the pump is rapid-acting so, if there is […]
General Management of Hypoglycaemia in Diabetes Mellitus
General Management of Hypoglycaemia in Diabetes Mellitus (Blood Glucose below 4.0mmols) ‘What To Do’ information A low blood glucose (below 4mmols) might happen because: • a meal or snack is […]
Neonatal Outreach Team
The Neonatal Outreach Team is a team of neonatal nurses who provide nursing care and support for babies and their families after discharge home from the Neonatal Unit. Why might […]
Denosumab for treatment of osteoporosis
What is Denosumab? Denosumab is a treatment for Osteoporosis that belongs to a group of treatments called monoclonal antibodies. It makes the bones stronger by stopping the cells that break […]
Brachial plexus nerve block
Find out more about the brachial plexus block and why you may need one. Download a pdf version of this information by following the link on the right. What is […]
Attending pre-operative assessment clinics
What to expect about attending an assessment clinic before your operation. Download a pdf version of this guide by following the link on the right. Why do I need to […]
Advice for overweight patients having surgery
Find out more about the risks of being obese, and what you can do to minimise them before your surgery. What is obesity? The standard way is to refer to […]
Patient advice following regional anaesthetic (nerve block)
Find out more about what to expect after having a regional anaesthetic block. Download a pdf version of this guide by following the link on the right. Are you block […]
About the consent form for treatment
Find out more about what you should know and what questions to ask about your consent to treatment. About the consent form Before a doctor or other health professional examines […]
Sciatic nerve block
Find out more about this type of anaesthetic before your surgery. What is a nerve block? It’s an injection of local anaesthetic near the nerves which supply a region of […]