Critical care patient leaflets

Monitoring and treating patients with life-threatening conditions 

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.

ECMO patient information (NICE guidance)

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ECMO patient information (NICE guidance)

Spinal cord stimulation

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This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having spinal cord stimulation. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives, as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Pain - Information about pain management services

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This leaflet aims to give you an overview of the pain management service at Guy's and St Thomas' hospitals.

Capsaicin 8% patch

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This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having capsaicin 8% patch to treat your pain and what happens during capsaicin treatment.

Lane Fox Unit - Welcome

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This leaflet provides useful information aboout the unit, including what you can expect during your hospital stay.

Nippy® 3+ ventilator and HC150 humidifier - Patient start-up user guide

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This guide is for the set-up and daily use of your Nippy® 3+ and HC150 humidifier. For full details, please refer to the manufacturer's instruction manuals inside your ventilator bag.

Nippy® 3+ ventilator - Patient start-up user guide (no humidifier)

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This guide is for the set-up and daily use of your Nippy® 3+ ventilator. For full details, please refer to the manufacturer's instruction manuals inside your ventilator bag.

Post-polio syndrome - Advice on the management of your symptoms

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This booklet aims to help people with post-polio syndrome relieve their symptoms and stay independent.

S9 VPAP S ventilator and H5i humidifier - Patient start-up user guide

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This guide is for the set-up and daily use of your S9 VpapTM S and H5i humidifier equipment. For full details, please refer to the manufacturer's instruction manuals inside your ventilator bag.

S9 VPAP S ventilator - Patient start-up user guide (no humidifier)

Description:
This guide is for the set-up and daily use of your S9 VPAP S ventilator. For full details, please refer to the manufacturer's instruction manuals inside your ventilator bag.
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