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  • Anterior Crutiate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction or Repair

    This booklet has been produced by the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department. It is designed to provide information about anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction or repair in the knee and what to expect before and after the operation. This advice is provided to assist with shared decision making when singing informed consent for surgery and help to […]

    Topic: Day Surgery, Orthopaedics

    Type: Patient information leaflets

    Audience: Patients and visitors

  • Atenolol for Haemangioma

    What is it? Atenolol belongs to a group of medicines known as beta blockers which narrow blood vessels to haemangiomas. This reduces blood flow and increases softness to the haemangioma, as well as reducing it in size. A haemangioma is a collection of immature blood vessels, sometimes called ‘strawberry marks’ because the surface of some […]

    Topic: Pharmacy

    Type: Patient information leaflets

    Audience: Patients and visitors

  • Ambulatory ECG Monitor

    You have been fitted with a cardiac monitor to look at the rate and rhythm of your heart over a period of time. This may be because you have been experiencing symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness, or blackouts or simply to provide further information to doctors to help make decisions about medication. Please DO: Please […]

    Topic: Cardiology

    Type: Patient information leaflets

    Audience: Patients and visitors

  • Anomaly Scan (20 week scan)

    This information leaflet has been produced by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Maternity Unit to provide information to pregnant women who are referred for an Anomaly scan. Purpose of the Anomaly scan The anomaly scan is commonly referred to as the ’20 week scan’. It can take place between 18 and 22+6 weeks of pregnancy […]

    Topic: Maternity

    Type: Patient information leaflets

    Audience: Patients and visitors

  • Aspirin in Pregnancy

    This information leaflet has been produced by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Maternity Unit to provide information to pregnant people who are prescribed Aspirin throughout their pregnancy. What is Aspirin? Aspirin is a known as an NSAID (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Aspirin is often used to treat pain, fever, inflammation or prevent clot formation. There […]

    Topic: Maternity

    Type: Patient information leaflets

    Audience: Patients and visitors

  • Adult Head Injury

    We think that it is alright for you to leave hospital now. We have checked your symptoms and you seem well on the road to recovery. When you get home, it is very unlikely that you will have any further problems. But, if any of the following symptoms do return, we suggest you come back, […]

    Topic: Emergency Care

    Type: Patient information leaflets

    Audience: Patients and visitors

  • A women’s health hub for Gateshead

    The findings of a patient survey to inform the scope of the service. Key priorities This section summarises the findings of one thousand and one respondents. Please note that not all respondents answered every question. Key findings: Priority areas for women’s health services

  • Ankle Injury

    Soft tissue injury of ankle or foot A soft tissue injury is an injury to the muscle, ligament or tendon. It is usually caused by overstretching of the soft tissues. Recovery can take from 2 to 6 weeks and sometimes longer. It may become more bruised and swollen over the next few days. This is […]

    Topic: Emergency Care

    Type: Patient information leaflets

    Audience: Patients and visitors

  • A guide to Birth and the Postnatal Period for people with Gestational Diabetes

    This information leaflet has been produced by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Maternity Unit to provide information to pregnant people who have received a diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes. It explains how we routinely manage Gestational Diabetes during the birth of your baby and what happens after the baby is born. How will gestational diabetes be […]

    Topic: Maternity

    Type: Patient information leaflets

    Audience: Patients and visitors