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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- This leaflet provides help and advice for parents regarding antibiotics, vaccinations and travel for children with sickle cell disease.
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- Information leaflet for families of children having a stem cell transplant at Guy's and St Thomas'. Includes details on tests required prior to the procedure.
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- The aim of this information sheet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about blood samples taken before a transfusion.
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- This leaflet contains all the information about desmopressin intranasal spray (Octim®), including how to give it, why is it prescribed, and side effects.
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- This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having a desmopressin response test. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives, as well as what you can expect when your child comes to hospital.
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- Information leaflet for parents and carers of children at Evelina London, St Thomas' Hospital, about their child having a simple (top-up) blood transfusion.
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- Information leaflet for parents and carers of children at Evelina London, St Thomas' Hospital, about their child having an exchange blood transfusion.
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- This leaflet explains more about primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) which is a medical term for an immune condition causing a shortage of platelets (thrombocytopenia) and bruising (purpura).
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- This leaflet provides you with information about using your Desferal infusors.
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- This leaflet is about Neutropenia and what having this condition means for your child