Before a procedure Archives - Resource Library - Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

What is POEM? POEM stands for per-oral endoscopic myotomy. This resource will provide some information about the procedure and what to expect. POEM is a treatment for a condition called achalasia, pronounced ‘a-ka-lay-si-a’. Achalasia affects the muscles of the oesophagus (food pipe). It...

This resource will help explain how intranasal (IN) fentanyl is used to make your child more comfortable whilst their dressing is being changed. It will discuss the benefits, risks and hopefully answer any questions you have.  Fentanyl is a medicine that can be given into the nose, also known as...

This resource is for children with food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) who have had a successful food challenge. If your child continues to be well, you can now begin to introduce the food they were challenged to gradually into their diet and encourage them to eat the food regularly....

I am coming to Ryegate to get my weight and height measured. Sometimes people need to have their weight and height measured. There are lots of reasons people need their weight and height measured. One reason is to check that I am growing. There might be other reasons too. This will give healthcare...

Easy Read resource about why we check for pregnancy before some procedures.

I am going to Ryegate Children’s Centre for a psychology appointment. My parent or carer will come with me. When we get to Ryegate for the appointment, we will go to reception. My parent or carer will let the receptionist know I am here. The receptionist will let the psychologist know that I am...

I am having a psychology video appointment. My psychology video appointment will be on Attend Anywhere. Attend Anywhere is a computer programme to help people to talk to each other when meeting in person is difficult. It is similar to Zoom, Skype and a WhatsApp call. We can hear and see the people...

I am coming to Ryegate for a cognitive assessment. A cognitive assessment is puzzles and quizzes for children or young people. It is not like a school test. Lots of children come to Ryegate for a cognitive assessment. I will do the cognitive assessment with a psychologist. Doing a cognitive...

I am going to Ryegate Children’s Centre for a Qb appointment. My parent or carer will come with me. I might not know what a Qb test is. This is OK. A Qb test is an activity on a computer. It will measure how easy it is for me to concentrate. Lots of children come… Continue Reading Qb...

I am coming to the hospital for a blood test. Sometimes people need to have blood tests. A blood test means taking a very small amount of blood so doctors can examine it using special equipment. There are lots of different reasons why people have blood tests. I will go to the Children’s Hospital...

Easy Read resource about what to expect before an ADHD appointment.

I am coming to Ryegate for a blood test. Sometimes people need to have blood tests. A blood test means taking a very small amount of blood so doctors can examine it using special equipment. There are lots of different reasons why people have blood tests. My doctor at Ryegate might ask me to...

Please complete this form on behalf of your child. Your child’s details Child’s name: Date of birth: Weight: Address: Contact number: Date: Hospital number (staff use only): Health details Has your child ever had any surgery to their heart or chest?  Yes  No If yes, provide the date,...

What is a transcranial doppler? A transcranial doppler (TCD) is a test to measure the blood flow inside the brain. In sickle cell disease, the blood vessels in the brain can get narrower, which increases the risk of having a stroke. Around 11 percent of children with sickle cell disease will have a...

What is urotherapy? Urotherapy is a way of collecting information about how your bladder (the balloon that collects the wee) is working. Why do you need it? You might need urotherapy if you have bladder problems such as: wetting going to the toilet frequently needing to go urgently do not empty your...

What is humeral rodding? Rodding surgery provides rigid fixation where the bones can heal in the correct alignment. The rod is called an ‘intramedullary’ rod which means ‘inside the bone’. You may have been offered this type of surgery because you have had lots of arm...

Intramedullary means ‘within the bone’. An intramedullary nail goes into the bone to align and stabilise the breaks (fractures). The nails we use are either Fitbone or Precice. The surgeon will discuss which one will be the most suitable to use for your child. They lengthen the bone from the...

What is the Spincare system? Spincare™ is a type of dressing we use to cover your child’s burn. It is very thin and flexible, and allows fluid to pass through but will keep your child’s wound protected and clean. It sticks to the wound like a second skin and will peel off as the...

What is a bone graft? Bone grafts are used when a broken bone fails to heal. This can also be from not healing after lengthening. When this happens, it is called a ‘non-union’ or even a ‘delayed union’ when the bone healing is taking longer than usual to heal, leaving a possible gap with...

There are a few tests your child may need at their Hearing appointment. The distraction test The distraction test is ideally used for babies who are developmentally 6 to 8 months old and assesses their ability to hear a sound and then turn to face it. The loudness of the sounds are varied to...

The penicillamine challenge is a 48 hour test that is done to check for Wilson’s disease. Wilson’s disease is a rare, inherited condition in which the body cannot handle copper correctly, and needs medication to remove the excess copper from the body. Your consultant will discuss the test...

Easy Read resource about what to expect before having your tonsils or adenoids removed.

Easy Read resource about what to expect after having your tonsils or adenoids removed.