Hospital: Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Biopsy of the Mouth, Post-Operative Care Advice

Date: 04/02/2025 | Category:

Information for patients This information sheet answers common questions about wound care advice after having biopsy procedure inside the mouth. If you would like further information, or have any particular […]

A Guide to Conscious Sedation for Surgical Procedures

Date: 04/02/2025 | Category:

Information for patients The leaflet provides advice to patients undergoing surgical procedures under conscious sedation in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department. In all cases, the surgeon will explain the […]

Patient Advice for when your waters have broken after 37 weeks of pregnancy

Date: 24/01/2025 | Category:

We have confirmed that your waters have broken (ruptured membranes) and that you and your baby are well. Waters break at term (37-42 weeks) in 8-10% of pregnancies; in a […]

Voice Clinic Information Leaflet

Date: 23/12/2024 | Category:

Introduction At the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, we understand that your voice is a vital part of who you are. Whether you use your voice for speaking, singing, or […]

Glycopeptide Resistant Enterococci (GRE/VRE) Patient Information

Date: 10/12/2024 | Category:

What is GRE/VRE? GRE stands for Glycopeptide resistant enterococci. GRE are sometimes referred to as VRE which stands for vancomycin resistant enterococci. Glycopeptide resistant enterococci are resistant to glycopeptide antibiotics […]

Norovirus (Winter Vomiting) Patient Information

Date: 10/12/2024 | Category:

This leaflet provides information on Norovirus (winter vomiting), including what the symptoms of the virus are, what to do if you get it and what you can do to help […]

Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus (MSSA) Decolonisation Therapy Patient Information

Date: 10/12/2024 | Category:

Topical Treatment for MSSA-Positive Patients Mupirocin (Bactroban) Nasal Ointment – To be applied to both nostrils twice a day for 5 days. How to apply the ointment: Remember to wash […]

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Patient Information

Date: 10/12/2024 | Category:

This leaflet explains what MRSA (Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is, how it can affect patients in hospital and what you can do to help prevent it. Infections like MRSA: the […]

Influenza (Flu) Patient Information

Date: 10/12/2024 | Category:

This leaflet provides information on influenza including what the symptoms of the virus are, what to do if you get it and what you can do to help stop it […]

Infection Prevention and Control Patient Information

Date: 10/12/2024 | Category:

Nobody should be harmed by a preventable infection. This leaflet explains how we work to protect you from infection while you are in hospital and what you can do to […]