Archives: Patient Information Leaflets

Application of local anaesthetic cream

Date: 03/05/2021 Dermatology, Allergy Services,

How to apply local anaesthetic cream for skin conditions.

What to expect after your oesophageal dilatation

Date: 02/05/2021 Endoscopy, Gastroenterology,

Find out more about the possible after effects and what you must do.

Having a capsule endoscopy

Date: 02/05/2021 Endoscopy, Gastroenterology,

Find out more about what to expect and what you need to do before coming to hospital.

Having a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding tube

Date: 02/05/2021 Endoscopy, Gastroenterology,

Find out more about what to expect including how the tube will feed you.

The nasal loop system

Date: 02/05/2021 Endoscopy, Gastroenterology,

Find out more about what to expect from having a nasal loop.

What to expect after having Your Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatogram (ERCP)

Date: 02/05/2021 Endoscopy, Gastroenterology,

Find out more about the possible after effects and what you must do.

What to expect after a colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy

Date: 02/05/2021 Endoscopy, Gastroenterology,

Find out more about the possible after effects of the procedure and what you must do.

What to expect after your gastroscopy

Date: 02/05/2021 Endoscopy, Gastroenterology,

Find out more about the possible after effects and what you must do.

How to get fit for surgery

Date: 02/05/2021 Surgery,

Advice on how to improve your physical fitness, nutrition and wellbeing.

Recommended reading before hip or knee replacement surgery

Date: 02/05/2021 Surgery,

Other patient information we recommend reading before your operation.