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- This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions when requiring a Bone Mineral Density (DEXA) scan. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you […]
Bowel Preparation before Surgery
This leaflet tells you how to prepare your bowel for your surgery using Klean-Prep. Your surgeon will have already discussed your planned surgery with you prior to your pre assessment appointment. What is Klean-Prep? Klean-Prep is a strong bowel cleansing agent which comes in sachets of white powder. To take it, the powder must be […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Information for patients requiring a Tunnelled Line Insertion
This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions regarding a Tunnelled line insertion. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have concerns or […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound Scan Information
What is ultrasound? An ultrasound scan is a painless examination, which uses sound waves to make images of the inside of your body. A contrast enhanced ultrasound scan is a test used to get more information. Is ultrasound safe? Yes, ultrasound is harmless, no radiation (X-rays) are used. Is there any preparation? No preparation is […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Information for patients requiring an Arterial Stent Insertion
This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions prior to attending for an Arterial Stent insertion. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Cyclophosphamide Information
This information leaflet is to help you. Rheumatology day unit Open 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri Helpline: 0191 445 5240 Answerphone 24hrs Dr J HamiltonDr V SaravananDr K LaverickDr MW KhanDr P Peterson CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE is a powerful and effective treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus and Vasculitis, and can be lifesaving drug in severe cases. The […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Information for patients requiring a Vena Cava Filter
This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions when requiring a Vena Cava Filter insertion. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Ultrasound guided liver biopsy Information
This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions about a Ultrasound Guided Liver Biopsy It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have concerns […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Ultrasound Scan Information
What is ultrasound? An ultrasound scan is a painless examination, which uses sound waves to make images of the inside of your body. Is Ultrasound Safe? Yes, Ultrasound is harmless (Ref 1) No radiation (X-rays) are used. Is there any preparation? It depends on which part of your body is to be examined. Your appointment […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Information for patients requiring an Angioplasty
This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions about an angioplasty. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have concerns or require further explanation, […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors