Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Introduction This leaflet provides information about the oral antibiotic monitoring clinic. It is not intended to replace discussion between your medical team. Please discuss with your doctor or nurse if you have any concerns or require further explanation after reading. What is OPAT? The OPAT team can provide antibiotics into a vein (intravenously) to outpatients. This is provided in a … Read More

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about testing for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV in the Emergency Department. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with a member of the healthcare team caring for you. What … Read More

Sepsis-safety-netting-children.pdf Introduction This leaflet is suitable for children aged 0 to 15 years, at high risk of infection or sepsis, or those with a suspected or confirmed infection. It provides general information about sepsis, including its signs and symptoms, risk factors for severe infection, and when and where to seek help. It is not a substitute for a discussion with … Read More

Sepsis-safety-netting-Adult.pdf Introduction This leaflet is for adults at high risk of infection or sepsis, or those with a suspected or confirmed infection. It provides general information about sepsis, including its signs and symptoms, risk factors for severe infection, and when and where to seek help. It is not a substitute for a discussion with your doctor but may serve as … Read More

Have your children had both their MMR vaccinations? The best protection we have from these serious, preventable illnesses is the MMR vaccine. Children should have their first MMR vaccine at 1 year old, and second dose at 3 years and 4 months old. Two doses of the MMR vaccine are needed to give full protection. Over 99% of people who … Read More

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, however may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it, if you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this … Read More

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your upcoming telephone appointment with a sepsis nurse and should answer any questions that you may have about it. If, after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, please contact secretaries on tel: 01482 461072 Why have you received this appointment? You have received this … Read More

The UK Sepsis Trust has kindly provided us with a copy of their leaflet, which you can download as a PDF. Download Sepsis – A Guide for Patients and Relatives (PDF, 461KB) We have also provided a text-only accessible version of the leaflet which can be translated into other languages. Accessible text-only version What is Sepsis? Sepsis is a life-threatening … Read More

Introduction This leaflet provides you with information about the OPAT service. If you have further questions, please speak to the OPAT nurse or doctor. What is OPAT? The OPAT team provide antibiotics into a vein (intravenously or IV) to outpatients. This is provided in a clinic setting to patients who are well enough to be at home. Patients either attend … Read More