Hospital: Luton & Dunstable University Hospital
Biopsy of the Mouth, Post-Operative Care Advice
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]