Your Dental Appointment Explained. Information and advice to help you prepare for your appointment in the Day Procedure Unit Causeway Hospital
|
|
- Lionel Price
- 6 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Your Dental Appointment Explained Information and advice to help you prepare for your appointment in the Day Procedure Unit Causeway Hospital 1
2 Contents Contents 2 Introduction 3 Information about general anaesthesia and sedation 4 Pain relief 7 Preparing for your appointment 8 Advice for parents and carers 10 Fasting instructions 11 The day procedure appointment: When you arrive 13 The day procedure appointment. In Theatre 15 The day procedure appointment: Recovery 17 After your appointment in the Day Procedure Unit 18 Review arrangements and contact details 20 Your treatment explained 21 2
3 Introduction Welcome to the Community Dental Services (CDS) Department of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust. Our aim is to deliver high quality dental care for special needs patients who require the provision of dental treatment in a hospital setting. Some patients will need general anaesthesia or sedation to allow their dental treatment to be safely carried out. This type of specialised care is provided in the Day Procedure Unit of Causeway Hospital. Following your assessment today, you will receive a further appointment to attend the Day Procedure Unit. This unit is located to the left of the main hospital entrance. Please take the time to read this booklet, it contains advice on how to prepare for your appointment and what to expect on the day. If you have any questions please contact the dental team on (028) We would also like to hear from you if you have any comments, compliments or complaints to make about our service. If you require this information in any other format please let us know. 3
4 Information about General Anaesthesia and Sedation What is sedation? Sedation makes you feel relaxed and less anxious about your treatment but you will remain awake and will be able to talk to the dentist and respond to instructions. The sedation will be given by an anaesthetist. Anaesthetists are specialist doctors who look after you before, during and after surgery. Their role is to ensure that you are sedated and safe throughout surgery and that you wake up comfortably at the end of your operation. Sometimes the sedation may need to become quite deep to allow your treatment to be completed. You will be advised if you may need deep sedation during your assessment appointment. What are the risks and side effects to sedation? Some people may feel sick, vomit, experience dizziness or headaches, memory loss around the appointment or disorientation. In very rare cases some people may be allergic to the sedation or their breathing may slow down. The risks associated with a deep sedation are the same as the risks for a general anaesthetic. Please see the next section on general anaesthetics. 4
5 What is a general anaesthetic? A general anaesthetic ensures that you are fully asleep and free of pain during a test or operation. It consists of a combination of drugs given either as gas to breathe, or as an injection. General anaesthetics are only given by anaesthetists. Who are anaesthetists? Anaesthetists are specialist doctors who look after you before, during and after surgery. Their role is to ensure that you are asleep and safe throughout surgery and that you wake up comfortably at the end of your operation. How safe is general anaesthesia and are there any risks? Modern anaesthesia is very safe and problems are rare. Risks cannot be removed completely but when a patient is fit and healthy and the operation is a small one, as many dental operations are, the risk is extremely small. 1 Please also remember that it is only after careful consideration of the risks and benefits of your care that you are accepted for treatment under general anaesthesia. Most patients recover quickly after an anaesthetic, but a few may suffer some short-term side effects. These can include headache, sore throat, dizziness, memory loss of the procedure and sickness. Although unpleasant, these side effects will go away quickly and can be helped with medicines. More serious side effects such as having an allergic reaction to the anaesthetic or breathing problems are very rare. 1 The risk of general anaesthesia is estimated as 5 deaths for every million anaesthetics in the UK. Source: You and Your Anaesthetic, Royal College of Anaesthetists. 5
6 Medication If you regularly take medicines or tablets, it is important to take them as usual before your appointment. The time you take your medicines may need to be changed slightly depending on the time of your appointment. Further advice regarding this is given in the section on fasting, page 11. A small number of drugs taken for some specific illnesses need to be stopped before surgery. You will be advised if the drugs you take are to be stopped. If you have not been advised to stop any medication please continue to take all your routine medications on the day of your treatment. If you are still unsure about when to take your medication, please contact us on (028) If your doctor has prescribed medication between the assessment and treatment appointments, please contact us on (028) as soon as possible. On the day of your appointment, please make sure that you give the admitting nurse a list of all medications, tablets, herbal remedies, vitamins or drugs you have taken. Please bring all medicines taken, including inhalers, if used, with you to the hospital. Bring your tablets in their original packaging. 6
7 Pain relief before your appointment To help reduce pain after dental treatment it is advised that you take some paracetamol before attending the Day Procedure Unit. You should take the correct dose for your age at 7.00am for morning appointments, or noon for afternoon appointments. See the Table below. The paracetamol should be taken with a small glass of water. Do not take anything to eat with this. Dose chart for paracetamol AGE STRENGTH DOSE mg in 5ml 1 x 5ml spoonful paediatric oral suspension mg in 5ml 2 x 5ml spoonful paediatric oral suspension mg in 5ml 2 x 5ml spoonful oral suspension mg 1 to 2 x 500mg tablets with a sip of water Adults 500mg 2 x 500mg tablets with a sip of water 7
8 Preparing for your appointment Children must come to their appointment with their parent / guardian. Adult patients must attend with another adult who can stay with them for 24 hours after treatment. Patients who attend without an accompanying adult will be refused treatment. Hygiene Please make sure you have a bath or shower on the night before or the morning of your appointment. Clothing Please dress in loose fitting clothing, for example a track-suit, so that you are comfortable while in theatre and recovery. Pyjamas are not necessary. We recommend that you bring a change of clothing. Make-up Do not put on make-up before coming into hospital. Please remove nail varnish. Books / toys To help pass the time you may wish to bring a book / magazine with you to the Day Procedure Unit. Valuables Do not bring any valuables or jewellery, as there is no safe area in which to keep them. 8
9 Alcohol / smoking / recreational drugs Please do not smoke, drink alcohol or take recreational drugs for at least two weeks before your appointment. Oral care before your appointment This means cleaning your teeth well and using a mouth wash every day. Try to take extra care with your oral hygiene before you attend for your treatment; this will greatly improve the overall result of your treatment and help with healing. Cancelling your appointment If you have been sick or are concerned that you will not be fit for the procedure, please contact the dental team for advice on (028) If you are unable to attend your appointment for any reason, please telephone the Day Procedure Unit on (028) to cancel your appointment. A new appointment will be posted out to you. Please try to give us as much notice as possible if you need to cancel your appointment. 9
10 Advice for parents / carers of children attending the Day Procedure Unit Accompanying your child If you are a parent or are responsible for a child, you must come to the appointment with them. What should I tell my child about the anaesthetic? This will depend on the age of your child and how much you think they can understand. It may be enough to explain that some of their teeth are bad and need to be fixed before they cause pain or to treat their toothache. You can explain that the doctor will give them some medicine which will make them go to sleep while their teeth are being fixed. Afterwards they will wake up. Older children may want to know more. Do encourage your child to talk about the operation. Books, games and stories can help. 10
11 Fasting Instructions It is important that your stomach is as empty as possible to prevent vomiting during and after the operation. To fast properly you must follow the instructions below: 1. When your appointment for treatment is in the morning The night before your appointment: Have a light supper before going to bed, for example milk and toast. Do not have anything to eat or milky / fizzy drinks after this. On the day of your appointment: Take your routine morning medications and your paracetamol at 7.00 am. Small drinks of water / diluted juice or tea / coffee with small amounts of milk (up to 1 tablespoon) are allowed up to 2 hours before your appointment. No other fluids / drinks are to be taken. 11
12 2. When your appointment for treatment is in the afternoon In the morning of your appointment: Take your routine medications at the normal time unless specifically advised otherwise by the dentist or anaesthetist. Take a light breakfast, for example milk and toast, in the morning of your appointment. You must be finished eating your breakfast by 8.00 am. Do not have anything to eat or milky / fizzy drinks after this. Small drinks of water / diluted juice or tea / coffee with small amounts of milk (up to 1 tablespoon) are allowed up to 2 hours before your appointment. No other fluids / drinks are to be taken Take your paracetamol at noon. For your own safety, if you have not fasted as advised, the procedure may need to be postponed or cancelled. 12
13 The day procedure appointment Stage one - when you arrive Please report to reception which is inside the Day Procedure Unit Entrance. A nurse will take you for a pre-operative check before your operation. The nurse will ask you some questions, ensure that you are fit and well, and that you have fasted. The dentist will examine your teeth and make sure that you are happy to go ahead with the planned treatment. This is known as giving your consent. The anaesthetist will also come to see you. Why do I need to see an anaesthetist before the anaesthetic / sedation? The anaesthetist will assess your general health and discuss the anaesthetic with you. If the anaesthetist has any concerns about whether you are fit for treatment in the Day Procedure Unit, your appointment may need to be postponed. The anaesthetist will also decide whether you need to take some medicine to help you relax before your procedure. When you are ready for your operation, you will be taken to the theatre by the nursing staff. Your parent or accompanying adult may stay with you during these assessments, while you are being brought to theatre and until you are asleep or sedated, if you wish. 13
14 Advice for Parents / Carers You may stay with your child / person in your care throughout their assessments and until they are asleep or sedated in theatre. You can help to calm and reassure your child / person in your care by talking gently to them and holding their hand. In theatre, as the anaesthetic or sedation begins to take effect, you may notice the patient starting to wriggle. This is normal and can be eased again by reassuring your child / person in your care. Once the patient is asleep or sedated, you will be asked to return to the waiting area. Please use the facilities within the hospital while you are waiting but remember to let a member of staff know where you are going so that you can be contacted. You will be given advice on how long the procedure should last so that you know when to return to the Day Procedure Unit. 14
15 The Day Procedure Appointment Stage two - in theatre. How will I be given the general anaesthetic? You will be given an anaesthetic gas to breathe, or an injection. If you are having anaesthetic gas, this takes a minute or two to work. The anaesthetist generally places a mask gently over your mouth and nose to give the anaesthetic gas. If you are having an anaesthetic by injection, medicated cream will be put on your hand and arm about 40 minutes before surgery by the admitting nurse. This makes the skin go numb so that the injection will not be painful. How will I be given the sedation? The sedative drug is normally given by injection into the back of the hand or arm by the anaesthetist. Special cream is used to make the skin numb before the injection is given. This takes about 40 minutes to work. Once the skin is numb, the anaesthetist will be able to give you the sedation. Because the skin is numb you will feel very little pain. What happens next? Once asleep or sedated, the anaesthetist will look after you during your operation, ensuring that you are safe and comfortable. You will remain asleep or sedated until your dental treatment has been completed. 15
16 Will I be in pain? You will be given pain relief and sometimes a local anaesthetic (freeze) while you are asleep or sedated to help make you as comfortable as possible after surgery. The numbness from the local anaesthetic will wear off while you are recovering after your treatment. Please be careful not to bite / burn your lip while you are numb. It is best to wait until the numbness has worn off before you eat. Sometimes more pain relief drugs may be needed. These may be given while you are in recovery. 16
17 The Day Procedure Appointment Stage three - recovery What happens after my treatment is finished? You will be brought from theatre to the Recovery Ward where you will be looked after by trained nurses. When you are awake your parent or accompanying adult will be allowed to sit with you. Once you are comfortable you will be offered something to eat and drink, such as toast and tea / juice. If you had teeth taken out, the dentist will check your mouth to ensure that bleeding has stopped and will give you advice on the care of your mouth. Discharge You must remain in the Day Procedure Unit until you are sufficiently recovered. The nurse will assess you and decide when you are well enough to leave the hospital. You will then be discharged into the care of a responsible adult / parent and allowed to return home. On rare occasions, patients may need to be admitted to the ward to allow full recovery. Travelling home A parent or a person with parental responsibility must go home with their child. Adult patients must be discharged into the care of another responsible adult. You must not return home on public transport after having a general anaesthetic or sedation. Try to arrange another way, for example a taxi or a lift with a friend or relative. 17
18 After your appointment in the Day Procedure Unit It is normal for you to feel a little strange after having a general anaesthetic or sedation. You may even experience some brief loss of memory of your treatment. You will be given written advice on caring for your mouth after having a tooth out. When you have been discharged: 1. You must return home after treatment and stay with a responsible adult for 24 hours. 2. For the next 24 hours you are advised: DO NOT drive/operate machinery; climb ladders/scaffolding; be responsible for looking after others; make important decisions; take part in sports activities; or drink alcohol/take drugs or smoke. BUT DO stay at home, rest and take light meals. 18
19 Pain relief after your treatment You can take paracetamol if you need to, every six hours but no more than four times in 24 hours. Please wait for four to six hours after your treatment before taking the first dose. If you have been given additional pain relief in recovery, please ask staff when you can take the next dose of paracetamol. Please take the correct dose for your age, see page 7 for details. If the pain gets worse or the wound continues to bleed you should contact your own dentist. Out of hours, please contact the relief of pain clinic on Sickness If you vomit, take fluids only. If the vomiting does not stop contact your own family doctor or doctor on call. Returning to work, school or day centre It is advisable to rest at home the day after having a general anaesthetic or sedation. Some people may become distressed if their routine is changed. If this applies to you or someone in your care, please discuss this with the dentist or anaesthetist. 19
20 Review arrangements If you need a review appointment this will be explained before you leave the Day Procedure Unit. After treatment make sure that you attend your dentist regularly. Contact details: Dental Clinic Outpatients 1 Causeway Hospital 4 Newbridge Road Coleraine BT52 1HS Telephone numbers Causeway Hospital Day Procedure Unit Dental Clinic Outpatients Pre-anaesthetic clinic E mail CDS.Causeway@northerntrust.hscni.net If no one is available to take your call please leave a message on the answer machine with your contact details. Someone from the dental team will return your call as soon as possible. 20
21 Your treatment explained The type of dental treatment normally provided under general anaesthesia or sedation are: Fillings Extractions X-rays Scaling (cleaning) Root treatment on front teeth Complicated or cosmetic treatments such as crowns, bridges, tooth bleaching or root treatment in premolar / molar teeth are generally not offered unless there is a good clinical reason to provide this type of care. Dental treatment provided under general anaesthesia or sedation, by its very nature, is more invasive than care provided under local anaesthetic alone. While every effort is made to make the experience as pleasant as possible, you should expect some discomfort and soft tissue trauma. Although the treatments provided are routine, as with any procedure there are risks and benefits. FILLINGS: Benefits: When your tooth is decayed, the diseased part of your tooth can be removed and the tooth shape restored by the placement of a filling. This type of treatment will treat pain and prevent the tooth deteriorating. It will also improve the appearance and function of the tooth. Risks: Initially, the tooth may become sensitive but generally this will subside. However, fillings can fail, particularly when a filling is deep. The tooth can become painful and need further treatment. 21
22 EXTRACTIONS Benefits: When a tooth is very decayed, abscessed or mobile through gum disease or infection, it will often need to be pulled. Tooth extractions are normally very straight forward and this type of treatment provides a very predictable result that is the bad tooth will be removed and after healing there will be no pain. Once an adult tooth has been removed another one will not grow in its space, however other teeth in the area of the removed tooth can drift forward and close the gap. Sometimes extraction is the only option for a very bad tooth. Risks: Like any surgery, the socket may bleed or get infected. There may be bruising and swelling around the extraction site and on the face. Teeth, roots and bone can break. Rarely, a tooth can be very difficult to remove and you will need to return to get the treatment completed. The removal of certain teeth carries additional risks, such as nerve damage (lower molars) or creating a tiny opening between the mouth and the sinus (upper molars). Thankfully these types of risks are rare. X-RAYS Benefits: X-rays (radiographs) are needed to help diagnose dental disease, plan extractions or to help in providing certain treatments such as root canal work. It allows the dentist to make a more informed decision about your treatment. Risks: To get a dental radiograph you need to expose the patient to a very small dose of radiation each small film is similar to the additional dose you would receive on a typical flight to Spain! Any dose of radiation can in theory cause damaging changes in cells but the risk is exceptionally small. 22
23 SCALING Benefits: Scaling the teeth will remove plaque, tartar (calculus) and help treat gum problems. Risks: Scaling teeth can cause them to be sensitive and sore for a while. Without good daily oral care post treatment by the patient, plaque and tartar will return. ROOT TREATMENT Benefits: Root treatment allows a tooth to be saved that would otherwise need extracted. It should only be carried out in a mouth with good levels of oral hygiene. It involves removing the diseased pulp of the tooth and replacing it with a root filling. Risks: Root treatment is the most unpredictable area of routine dentistry. The treatment often involves more than one visit and can result in a flare up of symptoms. Treatment can fail for a number of reasons. If the treatment fails you may need to return to get the tooth removed. 23
24 SUMMARY The information in this booklet is provided to help you make the right choices for you. You may decide that you do not want treatment. No treatment is always an option to consider, however, dental disease will continue unless you get treatment. Please also remember that the treatment provided is safe. Every effort will be made to provide the best treatment for you. Our aim is to discharge you back to your dentist as dentally fit. Once you have had your treatment you must take great care with your daily oral hygiene, reduce the amount and frequency or sugary foods and drinks you take and visit your dentist regularly. Website: This document is available, on request, in accessible formats, including Braille, CD, audio cassette and minority languages. NT/PCCOPS/ 02/12/6153 1k CCD 24
Anaesthesia and pain (Daycase Patient) Patient information Leaflet
Anaesthesia and pain (Daycase Patient) Patient information Leaflet February 2018 INTRODUCTION Welcome to Tameside Hospital, this leaflet gives basic information to help you prepare for your anaesthetic,
More informationYour visit to theatre
Your visit to theatre Information for you about your anaesthetic and your visit to the operating theatre This leaflet provides information about coming into hospital for your operation It explains anaesthetic
More informationPatient information. You and Your Anaesthetic Information to help you prepare for anaesthetic. Anaesthesia Directorate PIF 344/ V5
Patient information You and Your Anaesthetic Information to help you prepare for anaesthetic Anaesthesia Directorate PIF 344/ V5 Types of anaesthesia Anaesthesia stops you feeling pain and other sensations.
More informationSedation explained. Information for patients. First Edition
Sedation explained Information for patients First Edition 2018 www.rcoa.ac.uk/patientinfo This leaflet explains what sedation is, how it works and when you may need it. It also explains the benefits and
More informationHaving an Anaesthetic Your Questions Answered
PATIENT INFORMATION Having an Anaesthetic Your Questions Answered This leaflet explains what you can expect when having an anaesthetic for a planned operation. What is anaesthesia? Anaesthesia means loss
More informationHydrocele repair. Information for parents and carers
Hydrocele repair Information for parents and carers A hydrocele is a swelling in the scrotum or groin caused by a collection of fluid surrounding the testicle. The testes start developing inside a baby
More informationAbout general anaesthesia Day Surgery Unit Patient Information Leaflet
About general anaesthesia Day Surgery Unit Patient Information Leaflet Originator: Nahla Farid - Consultant Anaesthetist Date: November 2011 Version: 1 Date for Review: November 2014 DGOH Ref No: DGOH/PIL/00560
More informationYou and your anaesthetic Information to help patients prepare for an anaesthetic
You and your anaesthetic Information to help patients prepare for an anaesthetic You can find out more from Anaesthesia Explained and www.youranaesthetic.info This leaflet gives basic information to help
More informationYou and your anaesthetic
Questions you may like to ask your anaesthetist Q Who will give my anaesthetic? Q Do I have to have a general anaesthetic? Q What type of anaesthetic do you recommend? Q Have you often used this type of
More informationInformation about Your Anaesthetic and Pain Control After Surgery
Information about Your Anaesthetic and Pain Control After Surgery Information for patients Specialist Support If you require this leaflet in another language, large print or another format, please contact
More informationYou and your anaesthetic. Information to help patients prepare for an anaesthetic
You and your anaesthetic Information to help patients prepare for an anaesthetic This leaflet gives basic information to help you prepare for your anaesthetic. It has been written by patients, patient
More informationIntranet version. Bradford Teaching Hospitals. NHS Foundation Trust. Having a Gastroscopy. Gastroenterology Unit patient information booklet
Intranet version Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Having a Gastroscopy Gastroenterology Unit patient information booklet What is a gastroscopy? Gastroscopy is a procedure that allows us
More informationYour child s general anaesthetic for dental treatment
Questions you may like to ask your anaesthetist Q Who will give my child s anaesthetic? Q Is this the only type of anaesthetic possible for dental treatment? Q Have you often used this type of anaesthetic?
More informationYour anaesthetic for heart surgery
Your anaesthetic for heart surgery Information for patients and carers First Edition 2018 www.rcoa.ac.uk/patientinfo This leaflet gives you information about your anaesthetic for adult heart (cardiac)
More informationYou and your anaesthetic Information to help patients prepare for an anaesthetic
You and your anaesthetic Information to help patients prepare for an anaesthetic You can find out more from Anaesthesia explained and www.youranaesthetic.info This leaflet gives basic information to help
More informationTonsillectomy Children s Ward Patient information Leaflet
Tonsillectomy Children s Ward Patient information Leaflet Page 1 Tonsillectomy Your child is coming into hospital to have a tonsillectomy. The tonsils are removed through your child s mouth. The operation
More informationPatient Information. A guide to your anaesthetic
Patient Information A guide to your anaesthetic This booklet has been produced to answer your questions and to help ease your mind about the anaesthetic you are to have. Contents Page 1. What is anaesthesia?
More informationOxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine Ultrasound guided pleural biopsy Information for patients
Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine Ultrasound guided pleural biopsy Information for patients Provisional appointment date and time.... Important information about your ultrasound guided pleural biopsy
More informationYou and your anaesthetic
You and your anaesthetic Information to help patients prepare for an anaesthetic This leaflet gives basic information to help you prepare for your anaesthetic. It has been written by patients, patient
More informationHaving a gastroscopy A guide for patients and their carers
Having a gastroscopy A guide for patients and their carers Contents Welcome to the integrated procedures unit....1 Why do I need a gastroscopy?...1 What is the benefit of a gastroscopy?...2 Are there any
More informationNational Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. General anaesthesia for neurosurgery. Department of Anaesthesia
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery General anaesthesia for neurosurgery Department of Anaesthesia If you would like this document in another language or format, or require the services of
More informationThis leaflet provides information for patients due to have an operation or procedure with general anaesthetic and/or sedation.
Page 1 of 5 Your anaesthetic Introduction This leaflet provides information for patients due to have an operation or procedure with general anaesthetic and/or sedation. Who is an anaesthetist? Anaesthetists
More informationGeneral Anaesthesia for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
General Anaesthesia for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Information for Parents and Carers For more information contact: Children s Assessment Unit, Ward 18 Tel: 01904 726018 The York Hospital, Wigginton
More informationElectroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Patient Information Leaflet
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Patient Information Leaflet Contents Page Introduction 3 What is Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)? 3 Why has ECT been recommended? 3 What will happen if I have ECT? 3-4 How
More informationThird molar (wisdom) teeth
Third molar (wisdom) teeth This information leaflet is for patients who may need to have their third molar (wisdom) teeth removed. It explains why they may need to be removed, what is involved and any
More informationElectroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Patient Information Leaflet
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Patient Information Leaflet 2 Contents Page Introduction 3 What is Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)? 3 Why has ECT been recommended? 3 What will happen if I have ECT? 3-4
More informationEndoscopy Unit Having an Oesophageal dilatation
Endoscopy Unit Having an Oesophageal dilatation Information for patients 2 Your doctor as recommended that you have an Oesophageal Dilatation. This leaflet will explain the procedure and what to expect
More informationElectroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Patient Information Leaflet
Further information about the content, reference sources or production of this leaflet can be obtained from the Patient Information Centre. This information can be made available in a range of formats
More informationRepair of Hydrocele. Patient Information. Day Surgery. Ward 3, Leigh Infirmary
Repair of Hydrocele Patient Information Day Surgery Ward 3, Leigh Infirmary Author ID: LS Leaflet Number: SW3.002 Version: 5 Name of Leaflet: Repair of Hydrocele Date Produced: August 2017 Review Date:
More informationOperation to remove the tonsils
Operation to remove the tonsils Children s Ward Patient Information Leaflet Introduction This leaflet is for young people who are considering having an operation to remove their tonsils. It gives information
More informationpatientinformationinformation Parent information for children having a circumcision Anaesthetics Your health, your life, your choice, our passion
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Parent information for children having a circumcision Anaesthetics patientinformationinformation Your health, your life, your choice, our passion Bring your medicines
More informationInguinal hernias may be present from birth but may not become evident until later in life. They are usually more common in men.
This booklet is designed to give you information about inguinal hernia repair done under general anaesthesia. We hope it will answer some of the questions that you or those who care for you may have at
More informationTransoesophageal echocardiogram (TOE)
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust Transoesophageal echocardiogram (TOE) Consent information for patients Your doctor has recommended that you have a transoesophageal echocardiogram (TOE). A TOE is
More informationGlue ear/grommets Child health
Glue ear/grommets Child health Patient information How to contact us Watford General Hospital West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0HB If you need this leaflet in another language,
More informationAnaesthetic choices for hip or knee replacement
Anaesthetic choices for hip or knee replacement Information for patients Fourth Edition 2014 www.rcoa.ac.uk/patientinfo This leaflet explains what to expect when you have an operation to replace a hip
More informationLaparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Treatment Centre Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy What is a laparoscopic cholecystectomy? You need this operation because stones have collected in your gallbladder (the area where a small amount of bile is
More informationAll about your anaesthetic
Patient information leaflet All about your anaesthetic 1 Introduction to anaesthesia and preparation for your surgery For patients having a surgical procedure at a Care UK independent diagnostic and treatment
More informationYou and your anaesthe c
You and your anaesthe c Information to help patients prepare for an anaesthetic This leaflet gives basic information to help you prepare for your anaesthetic. Some types of anaesthesia Anaesthesia stops
More informationHaving a kidney biopsy. Information for patients Sheffield Kidney Institute (Renal Unit)
Having a kidney biopsy Information for patients Sheffield Kidney Institute (Renal Unit) This leaflet is designed to answer any questions you may have about having a biopsy of your kidney. We hope that
More informationEndoscopy Unit Pyloric and Duodenal Stent insertion
Endoscopy Unit Pyloric and Duodenal Stent insertion Information for patients Your doctor has recommended that you have a Pyloric or Duodenal Stent Insertion. This leaflet will explain the procedure and
More informationInformation for Patients Undergoing Oral Sedation
Eastman Dental Hospital Information for Patients Undergoing Oral Sedation What is Oral Sedation? Oral sedation means that sedative drug is swallowed either as a tablet or a liquid It takes about 10 minutes
More informationHaving a diagnostic catheter angiogram
Having a diagnostic catheter angiogram This information leaflet will explain what an angiogram is and why you have been sent for one. Please read this leaflet carefully. If you have any questions or concerns
More informationDavy the Detective. Finding out about anaesthetics
Davy the Detective Finding out about anaesthetics When Davy wants to know about something, he becomes a detective (with a little help from his friends). Information about anaesthesia for young people This
More informationNational Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. Cerebral angiogram (Overnight stay) Neurovascular Team
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Cerebral angiogram (Overnight stay) Neurovascular Team If you would like this document in another language or format or if you require the services of an
More informationAll about your anaesthetic
Patient information leaflet All about your anaesthetic General anaesthesia 2 and associated risks For patients having a surgical procedure at a Care UK independent diagnostic and treatment centre This
More informationEnhanced Recovery Programme Liver surgery
Enhanced Recovery Programme Liver surgery General Surgery Patient information leaflet Introduction When you are admitted to hospital for your surgery you will be taking part in an enhanced recovery programme.
More informationUndescended testes. Information for parents and carers
Undescended testes Information for parents and carers The testes (or testicles) start developing high inside the tummy near the kidneys. At about 2 months before a boy is born they move down or descend
More informationAnaesthesia Your Questions Answered
PATIENT INFORMATION Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust Anaesthesia Your Questions Answered Introduction This booklet has been prepared by the Anaesthetic Department at the RD&E to explain what
More informationOesophago-gastro duodenoscopy (OGD) Your appointment details, information about the examination and the consent form
Gastroscopy Oesophago-gastro duodenoscopy (OGD) Your appointment details, information about the examination and the consent form Please bring this booklet with you to your appointment 1 2 Your appointment
More informationHaving a lumbar puncture
Having a lumbar puncture Children s Ward Patient Information Leaflet Introduction This leaflet is for people who are going to have a lumbar puncture. It explains: What the lumbar puncture involves The
More informationOGD / Gastroscopy. Patient Information. Introduction
OGD / Gastroscopy (Oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy) Patient Information Introduction Your doctor has recommended that you have an OGD. It is your decision, however, whether or not to go ahead with the procedure.
More informationYou will receive a copy of all communications sent to your GP. Please let us know if you would prefer not to receive this.
This leaflet provides information about having a tonsillectomy. We hope it answers some of the questions that you or those who care for you may have. This leaflet is not meant to replace the discussion
More informationIncreasing Bone with Bio-Oss /Bio-Gide
Increasing Bone with Bio-Oss /Bio-Gide Information sheet In some situations there may be insufficient of your own bone available to stabilise the placed implant. This may have been predicted or may not
More informationOesophageal, gastric and duodenal stents
Oesophageal, gastric and duodenal stents Other formats If you need this information in another format such as audio tape or computer disk, Braille, large print, high contrast, British Sign Language or
More informationLaser Trans Urethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)
Laser Trans Urethral Resection of Prostate (TURP) Department of Urology Information for patients i Introduction The prostate is a small gland, which is found only in men. It is found at the base of the
More informationPilonidal Sinus. Whiston Hospital Warrington Road, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 5DR Telephone:
Pilonidal Sinus Whiston Hospital Warrington Road, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 5DR Telephone: 0151 426 1600 Author: General Surgery Department: Colorectal Document Number: STHK1059 Version: 002 Review date:
More informationPatient information. Information for Patients Undergoing Lumbar Disc Surgery. Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate PIF 1359/V3
Patient information Information for Patients Undergoing Lumbar Disc Surgery Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate PIF 1359/V3 Your Consultant / Doctor has advised you to have a Lumbar Microdiscectomy. What
More informationMy child is having a lumbar puncture
My child is having a lumbar puncture Children s Ward Patient Information Leaflet Introduction This leaflet is for parents whose child needs to have a lumbar puncture. It explains about: the process of
More informationEnhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Diary
Cardiac Surgery Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Diary Patient s Name: Options available If you d like a large print, audio, Braille or a translated version of this leaflet then please call: 01253
More informationOxford University Hospitals. NHS Trust. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Jaw surgery. Information for patients
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Jaw surgery Information for patients page 2 Jaw surgery and your hospital stay This leaflet tells you about your jaw surgery and what
More informationERCP. Patient Information
ERCP What is an ERCP? ERCP stands for endoscopicretrogradecholangiopancreatography. It is a test where an endoscopist looks into the upper part of your gut (the upper gastrointestinal tract) to see if
More informationInformation for adult patients. Common questions about tonsil surgery. Why do we have tonsils? How is the operation performed? What happens now?
Information for adult patients The purpose of this information is to help everyone who undergoes tonsil surgery to feel as good as possible after the operation and to return to normal food and normal activities
More informationYou and Your Anaesthetic
York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust You and Your Anaesthetic Information to help patients prepare for an anaesthetic Anaesthetics Department For more information, please contact: The Anaesthetic
More informationIn-patient brachytherapy for gynaecological cancer. Cancer Services Information for patients
In-patient brachytherapy for gynaecological cancer Cancer Services Information for patients i Introduction This booklet provides information about brachytherapy (a type of internal radiotherapy). We hope
More informationArthroscopy of the jaw joint. Brought to you in association with EIDO Healthcare and endorsed by the Royal College of Surgeons England.
Arthroscopy of the jaw joint Brought to you in association with EIDO Healthcare and endorsed by the Royal College of Surgeons England. Discovery has made every effort to ensure that we obtained the information
More informationCT Guided Lung Biopsy. Patient Information
CT Guided Lung Biopsy Patient Information Author ID: VS Leaflet Number: Rad 021 Version: 1 Name of Leaflet: CT Guided Lung Biopsy Date Produced: April 2017 Review Date: April 2019 Introduction What is
More informationRegional anaesthesia peripheral nerve blocks for upper limb surgery
Regional anaesthesia peripheral nerve blocks for upper limb surgery Anaesthetic stops you from feeling pain and other sensations. It can be given in various ways and does not always make you unconscious.
More informationKnee joint arthroscopy
Critical Care, Theatres & Diagnostics Knee joint arthroscopy Information for patients This booklet answers some of the questions you may have about having a knee joint arthroscopy. It explains the risks
More informationSpecialised Dental Service
Specialised Dental Service Information leaflet for patients Going the extra mile to make Oxfordshire smile Contents Who we are and what we do Page 3 Our team and clinics Page 4 Why have I been referred?
More informationRadiotherapy to the oesophagus
Radiotherapy to the oesophagus Information for patients The aim of this leaflet is to provide you with information about radiotherapy to the oesophagus, including the reasons for giving radiotherapy, details
More informationYour Anaesthetic Explained
Your Anaesthetic Explained Patient Information Sheet Pre Admission Assessment Clinic Tel: 4920307 What is anaesthesia? The word anaesthesia means loss of sensation. If you have ever had a dental injection
More informationEnhanced Recovery Programme
Enhanced Recovery Programme Enhanced Recovery Programme This leaflet should increase your understanding of the programme and how you can play an active part in your recovery. If there is anything you are
More informationEnhanced Sedation for GI Endoscopy
Enhanced Sedation for GI Endoscopy Department of Anaesthesia and The Digestive Diseases Centre Please read this booklet carefully, as it contains important instructions for you to follow before you come
More informationAnterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion for Cervical Radiculopathy or Cervical Myelopathy (ACDF)
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion for Cervical Radiculopathy or Cervical Myelopathy (ACDF) About your condition The pressure from your bulging disc(s) might be causing your pain, numbness or weakness.
More informationHaving MR Small Bowel (MR Enterography)
Having MR Small Bowel (MR Enterography) Information for Patients In this leaflet: Introduction 2 What is an MR Small Bowel?..2 What do I need to do to before my scan?....2 Where do I go when I arrive at
More informationOGD / Gastroscopy (Oesohago-gastro-duodenoscopy) Patient Information
Introduction Your doctor has recommended that you have an OGD. However, it is your decision whether or not to go ahead with the procedure. This leaflet gives you information about the OGD, its benefits
More informationOperation: Thyroidectomy
Treatment Centre Operation: Thyroidectomy A thyroidectomy is an operation to remove all (total) or part (partial) of the thyroid gland. Alternative options for treatment Any suitable alternative treatment
More informationThe pillars defining our quality care. We Care!
The pillars defining our quality care We Care! 1 What is Anaesthesia? Anaesthesia stops you feeling pain and other sensations. It can be given in various ways and does not always make you unconscious.
More informationSquint surgery in children
Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Paediatric Ophthalmology Services Information for Patients Squint surgery in children This leaflet provides information for parents/carers of children undergoing squint surgery.
More informationSurgery to the jaw joint (TMJ surgery) Brought to you in association with EIDO Healthcare and endorsed by the Royal College of Surgeons England.
Surgery to the jaw joint (TMJ surgery) Brought to you in association with EIDO Healthcare and endorsed by the Royal College of Surgeons England. Discovery has made every effort to ensure that we obtained
More informationIf you have any questions about the risks of this procedure please ask the endoscopist doing the test or the person who has referred you.
What is a gastroscopy? A gastroscopy is an examination of the lining of the gullet (oesophagus), stomach, and first part of the small bowel (duodenum). It involves an endoscope (a thin, flexible tube with
More informationSteroid Joint Injections under General Anaesthetic. Information for young people
Steroid Joint Injections under General Anaesthetic Information for young people What is a Joint Injection? A joint injection is a treatment that is used for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (J.I.A). It means
More informationFemoral endarterectomy
Femoral endarterectomy The femoral arteries run from the groin to the thigh delivering blood to your legs. When there is a narrowing or blockage in these arteries, the blood supply to the legs is reduced,
More informationUpper gastrointestinal endoscopic ultrasound
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopic ultrasound A guide to the test Information for patients Endoscopy Introduction You have been advised to have an upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic ultrasound, which
More informationGastroscopy Instructions
Patient information Gastroscopy Instructions i Important pre operative information for all patients. Golden Jubilee National Hospital Agamemnon Street Clydebank, G81 4DY (: 0141 951 5000 www.nhsgoldenjubilee.co.uk
More information1st stage neuromodulation test
1st stage neuromodulation test Information for patients Urology PROUD TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST page 2 of 12 This leaflet is to give you some background information
More informationHaving inhalation sedation for your dental treatment
Having inhalation sedation for your dental treatment This aim of this information sheet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about having inhalation sedation for your dental treatment.
More informationElective Cardioversion Outpatients. Cardiology
Elective Cardioversion Outpatients Cardiology 01625 663068 Leaflet Ref: 15019 Published: 09/15 Review: 09/18 Page 1 Elective Cardioversion - Information for Patients Elective cardioversion is a procedure
More informationHaving a bronchoscopy
Having a bronchoscopy Patient s ID Label You have been advised to have a bronchoscopy by the doctor. This sheet briefly explains what will happen to you. Before the test, the doctor will explain the procedure
More informationCaring for your Dentures
DENTURES SERIES Caring for your Dentures It s important that your dentures, like natural teeth, be kept free from plaque and tartar. This prevents permanent staining and bad breath. Use a denture brush
More informationPatient information leaflet about Lower Wisdom Teeth (3 rd Molars)
Patient information leaflet about Lower Wisdom Teeth (3 rd Molars) This leaflet is designed to give you more information about what the issues are with wisdom teeth, what treatment options may be given,
More informationinformation The Enhanced Recovery Programme for Total Hip Replacement (1 of 6) What will happen before I come into hospital?
information If you need this information in another language or medium (audio, large print, etc) please contact the Customer Care Team on 0800 374 208 email: customercare@ salisbury.nhs.uk. You are entitled
More informationIn all cases, a doctor will explain the procedure to you and answer any questions you may have.
Vitrectomy surgery Information for patients This leaflet answers common questions about having vitrectomy surgery. If you would like further information, or have any particular worries, please do not hesitate
More informationMohs Micrographic Surgery
University Teaching Trust Mohs Micrographic Surgery Irving Building Dermatology Outpatients 0161 206 1021 All Rights Reserved 2018. Document for issue as handout. Mohs Micrographic Surgery is a treatment
More informationElectro-convulsive Therapy (ECT) Your questions answered
Electro-convulsive Therapy (ECT) Your questions answered Q A Welcome This leaflet aims to answer some of the questions you may have about Electro-convulsive Therapy (ECT). You may wish to know why ECT
More informationAnterior Sphincter Repair Operation
Anterior Sphincter Repair Operation How will the operation help me? The investigations that you have had indicate that your anal sphincter is damaged or very weak, and this is why you are having trouble
More informationAfter Dental Extractions or Wisdom Teeth Removal
Patient & Family Guide After Dental Extractions or Wisdom Teeth Removal 2017 Aussi disponible en français : Après l extraction des dents ou l enlèvement des dents de sagesse (FF85-1786) www.nshealth.ca
More informationGASTRECTOMY. Date of Surgery. Please bring this booklet the day of your surgery. QHC#34
GASTRECTOMY Date of Surgery Please bring this booklet the day of your surgery. QHC#34 What is a Gastrectomy? A Gastrectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the stomach. The stomach is the digestion
More informationLower Jaw (Mandibular) Osteotomy after care
Lower Jaw (Mandibular) Osteotomy after care Maxillofacial Department Patient information leaflet What does the operation involve? The operation is carried out from inside your mouth. A cut is made through
More informationInformation for patients having a Gastroscopy
Information for patients having a Gastroscopy This leaflet has been prepared to enable you to make an informed decision when you are asked to give consent to the procedure. If you find you have any questions
More information