A-Z of Patient Information Leaflets
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Leaflets can be translated on-demand by pressing the 'Accessibility' button at the top of this page, and then choose 'Translate this page'. Alternatively you can request leaflets in another language or format by contacting our Patient and Family Experience Team.
A Guide for Patients Following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
A Traumatic Brain Injury refers to any form of injury to the brain that has occurred as a result of a blow or jolt to the head
Acupuncture Treatment
Acupuncture has been used to treat many medical conditions, and it can be particularly useful for the treatment of pain.
Alemtuzumab Treatment
Alemtuzumab is licensed to treat adults with active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), it is not recommended for patients with progressive forms of MS, inactive disease or who are stable on current treatments.
Ambulatory EEG (Electroencephalograph) Monitoring
EEG stands for Electroencephalogram. This is a recording of the electrical activity of the brain.
Anaesthesia Explained
This leaflet explains the process of having an anaesthetic and tries to answer common questions along the way. It gives you information about how you may receive anaesthesia and pain relief for your operation.
Angiogram - Advice for Going Home
Advice for patients when going home following angiogram
Angiogram - Cerebral
A Cerebral Angiogram is an x-ray procedure of the brain which gives highly detailed information about the brain’s blood vessels and the flow of blood through the brain.
Angiogram - Spinal
A Spinal Angiogram is an examination of the blood vessels in your spine and also in your neck.
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
The surgical procedure that you are to be admitted for is called a cervical disectonomy. This is performed for someone who has a prolapsed (slipped) disc in the neck area.
Antibiotics
Antibiotics are a group of medicines used to treat infections caused by bacteria and are sometimes referred to as antibacterial or antimicrobials.
Aphasia
Aphasia (or dysphasia) is the general term used to describe a difficulty with comprehension or expression of language
Application of mitts
The Walton Centre recognises that, at times, patients in our care may require hand control mitts. This leaflet contains information about mitts, what they are, why they are used and what having mitts in place means for patients.
Audiometry
The team member will monitor your hearing levels, this is a non-invasive testing.