Accident and Emergency Department (A&E)
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Absorbable Sutures
The stitches used in your wound are made from a material which is absorbed naturally by the body; therefore, they do not need to be removed
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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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Blood Testing
Information about why you may need blood tests, what happens to your blood samples and what your blood may be tested for
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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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Confirmed blood clot (Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism)
Information about the blood clot (venous thromboembolism) that you have developed.
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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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Dementia
This leaflet provides a general overview about dementia, information about Forget-Me-Nots, tips for carers, useful contact numbers and a carer’s survey.
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Discharge instructions (Following sedation in the Emergency Department)
Information for patients who have received sedation in the Emergency Department (ED)
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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
Early advice and exercises for soft tissue injuries of The knee
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Early advice and exercises for soft tissue injuries of The shoulder
Early advice and exercises for soft tissue injuries of The shoulder
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First fit advice
You have been assessed in the Emergency Department and we think you have had a fit or seizure. Following assessment, we think it is safe to discharge you home into the care of your family or a friend / carer. This leaflet will provide you with some information about seizures.
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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 C in the Emergency Department.
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Going home from the Emergency Department (ED) for end of life care
You and your family / carer have expressed a wish to go home for end of life care. We will do our very best to achieve this.
We need to act quickly to organise this discharge and will make sure you and your family / carer are included in all discussions and plans.
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I have a ReSPECT plan, what happens now?
A recommended summary plan for emergency care and treatment.
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If you were suddenly taken ill, who would know your wishes?
Thinking ahead, planning ahead, sharing your wishes….
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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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Insect bites and stings
This leaflet will provide you with some information about insect bites and stings.
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Mallet Splint Instructions
Instructions about your Mallet Splint for a torn finger tendon.
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Miscarriage
This booklet explains the options for the management of miscarriage. This is probably a very difficult and distressing time for you. Our staff are here to help and support you.
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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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Recovering from a hip fracture
This guide is intended to help you to understand the treatment and aftercare from your broken hip and how we can support your recovery and discharge from hospital as quickly and safely as possible.
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Rivaroxaban to prevent blood clots for patients who have reduced weight bearing due to a lower limb injury
This leaflet tells you about Rivaroxaban, what it is for and how to use it.
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Soft Tissue Infections Information for patients
You attended the Minor Injuries Unit today with a soft tissue infection.
To treat this the nurse has given you antibiotics.
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Supporting care in the last days and hours of life
This leaflet explains the changes that occur at the end of life and how we will care for your relative or friend at that time.
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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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The Hand and Wrist
Early advice and exercises for patients with soft tissue injuries of The Hand and Wrist
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