Going home after an epidural: what to look out for
Your anaesthetist may insert an epidural catheter at the time of your operation, to prevent postoperative pain.
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Head and neck cancer pathway information
It is hoped that this short information sheet will help to explain what happens next following your head and neck cancer diagnosis.
Guide to health services in East Sussex
This welcome pack gives information about accessing healthcare services in this area. Also included is a translation card (if required) and contact details of services close to where you are…
Hand hygiene information for patients and visitors
Hand hygiene is the general term that refers to the action of hand cleansing. As hands are known to be the main pathways of germ transmission, the most important measure…
Mouth biopsy performed under local anaesthetic
A biopsy is when a sample of tissue is taken from a part of the body. It is then looked at under the microscope to make a diagnosis. A biopsy…
MRSA Decolonisation Treatment Regime
You have isolated Meticillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from pre-admission screening. Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacterium (germ) which can be found on the skin or in the nose of…
Polycycstic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (or PCOS) is a common condition affecting 3 to 5% of women of reproductive age. It is linked with hormonal imbalances, which can bring about a range…
Pregnancy Care
Pregnancy care is the care you receive from health professionals during your pregnancy. This pregnancy care should be easily available and sensitive to your needs.
Potassium Permanganate
Potassium Permanganate is supplied as permitab soak tablets which should be dissolved in large volumes of water and used as a soak for the skin.
Post-operative chest infection
This information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists