Accident and Emergency Department (A&E)
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Acute Neck Sprains
Acute neck sprain / Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD) describes any forced forwards and backwards movement of the neck on the body.
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After-care of wounds with steri-strip application
The skin closures which have been applied to your wound are made of a material, which will hold your wound together while it heals, but when moistened will peel off
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Alcohol Information
Information about the impact of alcohol on your health, safe drinking limits and where to get help to reduce your alcohol consumption
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Burns / Scalds Information for patients
We hope to help your burn/scald heal as quickly as possible. There are some things you can do to help this.
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Care of your plaster cast - Leeds General Infirmary
A leaflet explaining how to care for your plaster cast following a fracture.
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Delirium Information for patients and carers
Delirium is a condition where people have increased confusion, difficulty concentrating and changes in their thinking.
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Discharge instructions (mild head injury)
Advice and information on what you should do if you suffer a mild head injury.
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Early advice and exercises for soft tissue injuries of The knee
Soft tissue injuries to the knee can happen for a variety of reasons and therefore, symptoms can present as fairly mild, but may cause quite severe discomfort and difficulty taking weight through your knee.
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Early advice and exercises for soft tissue injuries of The shoulder
You will have been assessed in A&E and given advice relating to your specific injury with regards to the protection of your shoulder.
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Fractured Nose
An appointment will be made for the ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) Out-Patient department at The General Infirmary at Leeds within a week.
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Get Tested Leeds
Information on routine testing for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV in the Emergency Department.
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Hand and wrist injuries
What to do, if you have experienced a hand and wrist injury.
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Infection Control - Guidance for relatives and carers
A leaflet to explain the importance of infection control to relatives and carers
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Mallet Splint Instructions
Instructions about your Mallet Splint for a torn finger tendon.
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Mechanical Thrombectomy in acute stroke Information for patients, relatives & carers
Your doctor has found that you / your relative have had
a stroke due to a large blood clot causing a blockage to a
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Neighbour Strapping Bedford Splint Information for patients
This dressing is designed to rest your injured finger by fixing it to the uninjured one adjoining.
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Soft tissue injuries of the shoulder
Mild soft tissue injuries of the shoulder should settle and resolve within a short period of time. Expect movement of your arm to be uncomfortable immediately after your injury
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Suspected Scaphoid Fracture advice
The clinician treating you suspects you may have an injury to your scaphoid bone, a small bone in your wrist.
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Vascular Service Information for patients
The Vascular service at Leeds General Infirmary is a consultant
led service that provides 24 hour emergency cover for Leeds
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What is involved in the transfer from A&E to home for end of life care?
You and your family / carer have expressed a wish to go home for end of life care from the Emergency department. This leaflet explains what is involved in the transfer home.