Patient information leaflets - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (2024)

Abdominal Hysterectomy236 KBAccessing NHS services155 KBAchilles tendinopathy906 KBAcute Cancer (Oncology) Service (King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill)28 KBAcute Cancer (Oncology) Service (Princess Royal University Hospital)29 KBAcute pancreatitis408 KBAdrenal insufficiency – how to stay safe on steroids743 KBAdvanced chronic liver disease (ACLD)824 KBAdvanced dementia14 MBAmbulatory Care Unit67 KBAmbulatory Liver Care Unit133 KBAnkle sprain697 KBAntenatal colostrum harvesting179 KBAnticoagulation and your periods142 KBAspirin in pregnancy for the prevention of pre-eclampsia36 KBAtrial fibrillation512 KBAutomated red cell exchange for sickle cell disease38 KBAvatrombopag (Doptelet®) treatment156 KBBaclofen medication titration129 KBBereavement support – Information for families and friends at King’s College Hospital4 MBBereavement support – Information for families and friends at the Princess University Hospital1 MBBlepharitis140 KBBone marrow biopsy35 KBBrain surgery181 KBBreast Assessment Clinic35 KBBreast care after surgery374 KBBritish Spine Registry252 KBBronchoscopy48 KBCancer Psychological Care Team44 KBCancer Rehabilitation Team193 KBCandida auris39 KBCapsule enteroscopy435 KBCarbapenemase-producing enterobacterales (CPE)44 KBCaring for a patient during an X-ray examination148 KBCaring for your child after intravenous sedation for dental treatment166 KBCaring for your child’s mouth after dental treatment under general anaesthetic189 KBCaring for your child’s mouth after tooth extractions or minor oral surgery188 KBCaring for your midline222 KBCaring for your peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)219 KBCarpal tunnel syndrome291 KBChaplaincy Service at King’s1 MBChecklist for bereaved families1 MBChildren with autism and/or learning disabilities attending the Paediatric Emergency Department284 KBChildren’s Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassaemia Clinic37 KBChronic hepatitis B virus (HBV)378 KBChronic pelvic pain255 KBClinical nurse specialist (CNS)70 KBClinical psychology for children and young people with sickle cell and thalassaemia32 KBClinical Trials for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)159 KBClonazepam medication titration178 KBClostridioides difficile45 KBColonoscopic ultrasound245 KBColonoscopy267 KBColposcopy651 KBCommunity special care dentistry808 KBComplaints procedure34 KBComputed tomography (CT) (adult patients)145 KBComputed tomography (CT) (child patients)288 KBComputed Tomography (CT) Colonography138 KBComputed Tomography (CT) Colonography – extended bowel preparation143 KBComputed tomography (CT) neuroradiology (adult patients)145 KBComputed tomography (CT) neuroradiology (child patients)288 KBConstipation care pathway194 KBContraception after surgery and sugammadex156 KBContrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM)150 KBCOVID-19 discharge information for patients on tocilizumab or sarilumab421 KBCyclophosphamide priming466 KBCystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes (CFRD) factsheet188 KBDeep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)542 KBDegenerative cervical myelopathy: preparing you for neck surgery and recovery3 MBDental radiology (adult patients)147 KBDental radiology (child patients)285 KBDental trauma in children195 KBDietary advice after your endoscopic sutured gastroplasty (ESG)361 KBDietary advice for patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery8 MBDischarge Medicines Service29 KBE-cigarettes (vapes) explained233 KBEarly Intrauterine Pregnancy35 KBEctopic Pregnancy1 MBEndoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatogram (ERCP)331 KBEndoscopic ultrasound (EUS)337 KBEnhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)118 KBEpilepsy and seizures175 KBExercise after pregnancy – how to get started697 KBExercise class for total knee replacement (TKR) or total knee replacement (THR) – Beckhenham Beacon155 KBExercise class for total knee replacement (TKR) or total knee replacement (THR) – King’s College Hospital155 KBFasting instructions for children having dental day surgery137 KBFlash and real time continuous glucose monitoring: NICE diabetes guidance update135 KBFlavoured foam tasters159 KBFlexible sigmoidoscopy158 KBFluoroscopy (adult patients)163 KBFluoroscopy (child patients)286 KBFrozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)816 KBGabapentin medication titration155 KBGastric peroral endoscopic myotomy (G-POEM)235 KBGeneral anaesthesia for children’s dental treatment237 KBGeneral radiology (adult patients)146 KBGeneral radiology (child patients)260 KBGenetic haemochromatosis (GH)41 KBGetting ready for your liver appointment2 MBGlucagon stimulation test for growth hormone (children)526 KBGlucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (favism or G6PD deficiency)181 KBGoing home after your baby is born114 KBGoing to see the doctor or nurse about your breasts (easy read)1 MBGreenLight laser prostatectomy50 KBGuidance on the management of pregnancy remains293 KBGuide to using your DreamStation CPAP machine and humidifier537 KBHaemato-oncology Counselling Service29 KBHaematology Red Cell Services69 KBHand hygiene783 KBHave you been raped or sexually assaulted? (easy read version)634 KBHaving a day surgery procedure182 KBHaving a pelvic MRI with rectal gel186 KBHaving a small bowel MRI177 KBHaving an MRI defecating proctogram187 KBHaving an MRI using the feed and wrap technique173 KBHaving general anaesthetic for dental treatment (easy read)4 MBHaving inhalation (gas) sedation for dental treatment (easy read)2 MBHaving intravenous sedation for dental treatment (easy read)3 MBHaving your teeth checked at the dentist (easy read)991 KBHaving your teeth cleaned at the dentist (easy read)2 MBHaving your tooth filled at the dentist (easy read)2 MBHaving your tooth removed (extracted) at the dentist (easy read)2 MBHealthy choices for your mouth197 KBHealthy Living Programme – part of King’s Kidney Care Services168 KBHip osteoarthritis805 KBHip soft tissue injury895 KBHomecare Medicines Services38 KBHow do I introduce egg into my child’s diet?728 KBHow to increase your dietary iron intake in pregnancy136 KBHow to look after your child’s removable appliance186 KBHow to look after your child’s teeth and gums193 KBHow to manage your sickle cell pain in hospital (for children and young people)375 KBHow to provide a sputum sample106 KBHydrocortisone day curve35 KBILT 101 for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)36 KBInhalation sedation for children’s dental treatment202 KBInsulin stress test41 KBInter-hospital transfer process (neuroscience)180 KBIntramedullary nail (IM nail) surgery for femoral (thigh bone) fractures660 KBIntramedullary nail (IM nail) surgery for tibia (shin bone) fractures788 KBIntravenous (IV) iron therapy (maternity only)30 KBIntravenous sedation for dental treatment186 KBInvestigations for suspected blood clots during or after pregnancy42 KBIsolation and infection prevention35 KBKeeping active in hospital191 KBKing’s Macmillan Cancer Support Workers Service661 KBKing’s Macmillan Information and Support Service926 KBKnee cap pain (patellofemoral joint pain)917 KBKnee osteoarthritis458 KBKnee soft tissue injury964 KBLong term abdominal drain (LTAD): before the procedure174 KBLooking after my gums290 KBLooking after your child swallowing a magnet or battery: Foreign body ingestion41 KBLooking after your child swallowing a simple object: Foreign body ingestion40 KBLower back pain879 KBLung function tests155 KBLusutrombopag (Mulpleo®) treatment490 KBLuteinising hormone releasing hormone (LHRH) test for children507 KBMajor Trauma Centre40 KBMalignancy of Unknown Origin (MUO) or Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) (King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill)34 KBMalignancy of Unknown Origin (MUO) or Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) (Princess Royal University Hospital)36 KBManaging tics at school176 KBManaging your catheter and planning for trial without catheter (TWOC)359 KBManaging your catheter and planning for trial without catheter (TWOC) – maternity only520 KBManaging your medicines after discharge from hospital34 KBMannitol challenge test164 KBMaternity parent education schedule545 KBMaternity research211 KBMeniscal tear969 KBMinor fractures of the clavicle (PRUH)78 KBMinor injuries of the ankle (PRUH)102 KBMinor injuries of the elbow (PRUH)51 KBMinor injuries of the lower leg (PRUH)94 KBMinor injuries of the metatarsal – foot (PRUH)111 KBMinor injuries of the toes (PRUH)50 KBMinor injuries of the wrist (PRUH)51 KBMiscarriage1 MBModified release morphine brand switch481 KBMolar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) in children266 KBMouth care for people with autism340 KBMouth care for people with bleeding disorders212 KBMouth care for people with dementia320 KBMouth care for people with impaired motor skills or neurological conditions226 KBMRSA information for patients and visitors45 KBMulti-disciplinary team (MDT) or joint clinics for children’s dental treatment206 KBMultidisciplinary team (MDT)74 KBMyChart – welcome to our app for patients1 MBMyeloma and the risk of blood clots346 KBNeck pain941 KBNeonatal Neurodevelopmental Follow-up Clinic718 KBNon-invasive ventilation (NIV) at home – A40 AVAPs590 KBNon-invasive ventilation (NIV) at home – DreamStation ST/AVAPs401 KBNon-invasive ventilation (NIV) at home – Nippy 3+898 KBNon-invasive ventilation (NIV) at home – Nippy 4/Nippy 4+464 KBNon-invasive ventilation (NIV) for cystic fibrosis139 KBNorovirus35 KBObstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)382 KBOedema management: self-adhesive compression wrapping161 KBOGD (gastroscopy)260 KBOGD and proctoscopy for portal hypertension surveillance and endoscopic therapy in children and young people335 KBOral glucose tolerance test for growth hormone35 KBOral glucose tolerance test for patients with a red cell disorder137 KBOutpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) Service148 KBOvernight dexamethasone suppression test35 KBOverseas visitors: paying for healthcare33 KBPaediatric Neuropsychology Service: neuropsychological assessment522 KBPain management for children when discharged from hospital182 KBPalliative Care Team217 KBParent-led ward rounds (Family Integrated Care)170 KBPatellar (knee cap) tendon ruptures682 KBPatellar tendinopathy896 KBPatient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) – DH832 KBPatient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) – PRUH1,020 KBPatient-initiated follow-up (PIFU) for diabetes patients37 KBPatients with type 2 diabetes on Sodium-Glucose Co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors35 KBPegvisomant180 KBPelvic health physiotherapy service145 KBPhysiotherapy after ACL reconstruction420 KBPhysiotherapy after knee osteotomy623 KBPlantarfasciopathy (heel pain)1 MBPlasma metanephrines35 KBPlaster cast care – King’s College Hospital612 KBPlaster cast care – Princess Royal University Hospital599 KBPneumonia35 KBPost-mortem explained: A Simple Guide1,023 KBPre-operative guidance and preparing for your surgery – PRUH158 KBPrechtl’s General Movements Assessment161 KBPreformed metal crowns (PMC)275 KBPregabalin medication titration155 KBPregnancy and sickle cell disease397 KBPregnancy of an unknown location1 MBPregnancy-related pain or pelvic girdle pain791 KBPreventing blood clots (VTE) in pregnancy720 KBPreventing falls in hospital766 KBPreventing pressure ulcers557 KBPreventing Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)400 KBProtected mealtimes446 KBProximal phalanx fractures196 KBPulmonary embolism (PE)336 KBReactivation of hepatitis B infection34 KBRectal dilatation209 KBReducing your potassium154 KBRenal Counselling and Psychotherapy Team and Renal Social Workers30 KBRenal Rehabilitation Service49 KBRivaroxaban (Xarelto) for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism – Information for children and young people387 KBRivaroxaban (Xarelto) for the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism following surgery for lower limb and pelvic fractures155 KBRivaroxaban (Xarelto) for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism – Information for parents and carers389 KBRivaroxaban (Xarelto) for the treatment of left ventricular thrombus354 KBRivaroxaban (Xarelto) for the treatment of superficial vein thrombosis225 KBRoot canal treatment (RCT) in children210 KBSafer eating with neutropenia163 KBSelf-administration of medicines140 KBSelf-administration of medicines in maternity61 KBShort synacthen test39 KBShoulder dislocation1 MBShoulder soft tissue injury916 KBSimple ankle fractures855 KBSkin cancer and you819 KBSkin care routine while taking isotretinoin188 KBSleep hygiene28 KBSleep studies142 KBSoft tissue injury management560 KBSpinal fractures169 KBSplints for traumatised adult teeth in children305 KBStandard short synacthen test (children)507 KBStress management for people with epilepsy177 KBStroke Care at Princess Royal University Hospital53 KBSucrose use for your baby579 KBSupport for asylum seekers and refugees131 KBSurgical Ambulatory Care Unit (SACU)166 KBSuspected Group A Strep infection275 KBSymptomatic mammography (breast radiology)180 KBTaste for pleasure160 KBTemozolomide152 KBTennis elbow933 KBTestosterone replacement therapy39 KBTherapy while your arm is in a sling746 KBThyroid surgery: your recovery journey73 KBTizanidine medication titration128 KBTongue-tie division256 KBTooth whitening or bleaching for children286 KBTransjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)233 KBTransnasal endoscopy (TNE)163 KBTrihexyphenidyl medication titration154 KBType 1 Diabetes with Disordered Eating Service155 KBVancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)36 KBVascular ultrasound tests37 KBVenous thromboembolism in pregnancy and after birth164 KBWelcome to King’s1 MBWelcome to the Paediatric Emergency Department127 KBWelcome to the Variety Children’s Hospital at King’s5 MBWhy am I having an HIV test today?34 KBYour child’s dental care by students202 KBYour child’s new dental patient appointment200 KBYour guide to personalised cancer care335 KBYour medications after a heart attack444 KBYour sexual health records164 KB