A-Z of Patient Information Leaflets
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Sacral nerve stimulation
Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) is a treatment option, initially developed for people suffering with bladder control problems (difficulty with bladder function for example not feeling the bladder filling or having very little warning to pass water).
Sacroiliac joint block
A sacroiliac joint block is an injection containing a mixture of local anaesthetic and steroid
Saddle neurolytic block
Using saddle neurolytic block for pain relief
Safeguarding (Easy read)
Easy read for safeguarding
Safeguarding Leaflet (Easy Read)
Safeguarding Leaflet (Easy Read)
Sight Loss
A diagnosis of permanent visual impairment can be difficult to come to terms with.
Skull Base Information
This booklet provides information about the Team, the services we provide and the support we can offer following diagnosis.
Skull Base Meningioma
A meningioma is a type of tumour that grows from the protective membrane (the meninges) which cover the brain and spinal cord.
A skull base meningioma is one that grows at the base of the skull. There are many areas within the skull base region where a tumour may occur.
Sleep Deprived EEG (Electroencephalogram) Patient
EEG stands for Electroencephalogram. This is a recording of the electrical activity of the brain.
Smoking cessation and nicotine replacement therapy
This leaflet has been produced to provide patients and their relatives with information of help and services available to people who smoke and their families.
Somatosensory evoked potential
Your Consultant would like you to have a somatotosensory evoked potential investigation (SEP).
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) - Information for patients being considered
Information for patients being considered for spinal cord stimulation (SCS)
Spinal fractures (Traumatic)
This information leaflet has been designed to inform you about your spinal fracture. It will explain: how your fracture will be managed, how you can support your recovery and also answer some common questions. It is a general guide therefore individual advice may vary for each person.
Spinal instrumentation surgery
This booklet contains information about spinal surgery with instrumentation. There is an explanation of some terms that may be relevant to you and your surgery toward the end of the booklet.
Staying in hospital (Easy read)
Staying in hospital (Easy read)
Staying in hospital with learning disabilities (Easy read)
For patients with a learning disability, your carers, friends and relatives
Stereotactic biopsy
Stereotactic biopsies - A guide for patients, relatives and carersSteroids
Steroids (corticosteroids) are hormones that occur naturally in the body. Steroids suppress the body's immune system by blocking a chemical called histamine (released during an allergic reaction) and altering protein manufacture to decrease swelling and inflammation.
Subarachnoid haemorrhage
What is a subarachnoid haemorrhage and the treatment for it
Subarachnoid haemorrhage no cause found
Diagnosis and treatment for a subarachnoid haemorrhage
Surgery to remove a brain cavernoma
What is a cavernoma and the treatment for it
Surgical clipping of brain aneurysm
Treatment for a cerebral aneurysm