Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Introduction This advice sheet has been produced to give you information about eye injuries or infections.  It is not meant to replace discussion between you and your doctor. If after reading it and you require further explanation, please discuss this with the relevant person who has been caring for you. You will have been examined by a practitioner and have … Read More

Introduction This information sheet provides guidance on bites and stings. Your healthcare practitioner will have considered several factors when assessing your wound, including what you were bitten or stung by, the location of the bite or sting, and your individual risk of infection. This sheet is not intended to replace a conversation with your practitioner. If you have any questions … Read More

Introduction This advice sheet has been produced to give you information about head injuries in adult patients. It is not meant to replace discussion between you and your doctor.  If after reading it, you require further explanation please discuss this with the relevant person who has been caring for you Following your examination, we feel it is safe for you … Read More

Introduction This leaflet gives you information about caring for a pre-tibial laceration (a cut on the shin). It is not a substitute for medical advice – please speak to your healthcare professional if you have any questions. About Your Injury Pre-tibial lacerations are usually caused by knocking or an injury on the shin. Because the skin here is thin, it … Read More

Introduction This advice sheet has been produced to give you information about soft tissue, chest injuries and rib fractures.  It is not meant to replace discussion between you and the healthcare professional looking after you. If after reading it you require further explanation, please discuss this with the relevant person who has been caring for you. Soft Tissue Injury / … Read More

Introduction This advice sheet has been produced to give you information about wound closure.  It is not meant to replace discussion between you and your doctor.  If after reading it, you require further explanation please discuss this with the relevant person who has been caring for you. General Information for all wounds Keep the wound dry, wash around the wound … Read More

Patient Information Leaflet This advice sheet has been produced to give you information about tetanus.  It is not meant to replace discussion between you and your doctor.  If after reading this and you require further explanation, please discuss this with the relevant person who has been caring for you. Tetanus is a serious, life-threatening condition caused by bacteria getting into … Read More

As part of your assessment today, you had an X-ray or scan. This has been reviewed by one of the Emergency Department practitioners, who has assessed it as normal. However, we have a safety system in place at Hull where all X-rays and scans from the Emergency Department are reviewed again by radiologists (X-ray specialists) within a few days. If … Read More

Introduction This leaflet provides general information about your condition and is designed to answer common questions. It is not intended to replace the conversation between you and your healthcare practitioner, but it may serve as a helpful source of additional information. If you have any questions or concerns after reading this leaflet, please speak with a member of the Hull … Read More