Information for Patients undergoing Insertion of Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Reveal Loop Device Recorders and Box Changes for all Devices

Nikki Harrison

Welcome to Cardiology Day Ward, we want your stay to be as comfortable and pleasant as possible.  Please let the staff know any requirements you may need during your stay. Telephone Numbers: Cardiology Day Ward tel: 01482 461518 / tel: 01482 461517 Ward 26: tel: 01482 461612 Ward 27: tel: 01482 461621 / tel: 01482 461618 Ward 28: tel: 01482 … Read More

Advice Following Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you information about your defibrillator (ICD) implant procedure.  It is not meant to replace discussion between you and your doctor.  If after reading it, you require further explanation please discuss this with a member of the healthcare team. Wound care There may be some discomfort at first, near where the defibrillator has … Read More

Advice Following Pacemaker Generator Box Change

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This advice sheet has been produced to give you information about your pacemaker generator box change procedure.  It is not meant to replace discussion between you and the healthcare team. If after reading it, you require further explanation please discuss this with a member of the healthcare team. Wound Care There may be some discomfort at first, near where … Read More

Loop Recorder Implantation

Nikki Harrison

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, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with … Read More

Diathermy Treatment to the Cervix – Treatment for cervical ectropion

Nikki Harrison

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

Removal of Submandibular Gland

Nikki Harrison

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

Removal of Facial Skin Lesion

Nikki Harrison

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

Exposure of Impacted Upper Canine

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This information is designed to help your understanding of the condition where an upper canine tooth fails to erupt normally and what treatments are available to help remedy it. Most of your questions should have been answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a … Read More

Fracture of the Upper Jaw

Nikki Harrison

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

Removal of Wisdom Teeth (Third Molars)

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet is for patients who may need to have an operation to take out their wisdom teeth. It explains why this may need to happen. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. … Read More