This page lists leaflets produced or used by our department. Each leaflet is reviewed at least every three years to make sure it is kept up to date
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- Nerve blocks can be used for pain relief during and after your child's surgery. You might hear a nerve block being called 'regional anaesthesia'.
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- Information about having oesophageal dilatation to stretch the food pipe.
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- Advice for recovering from orthopaedic procedures.
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- Information about the paediatric outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (p-OPAT) service. It explains how the service works and what to do if you have any questions or concerns about your child.
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- Information about surgery to correct prominent ears (pinnaplasty).
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- This leaflet aims to teach parents how to perform rectal washouts safely on their baby at home. It explains the reasons for the treatment, the equipment involved, how to do the procedure, and how to deal with any potential problems, including who to contact and contact numbers.
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- This leaflet answers your questions about having a routine pregnancy test before your operation/procedure. It explains why itis necessary for all female patients who are 12 years old and above.
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- Information about the children's safeguarding processes at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
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- Information about surgery to remove skin growths or lumps (lesions).
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- Information about surgery to correct a child's squint.