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Sedation can make you unsteady on your feet. Please be careful on stairs and have someone with you if you feel unsteady.
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Intravenous sedation will make you lightly drowsy and relaxed, but not unconscious (asleep).
During dialysis, steps are taken to make sure there is minimum exposure to infection and blood borne viruses.
Your judgement may be affected following the sedation so do not make any important decisions or sign any legal documents.
Insert your lenses before applying make-up, and remove lenses before removing make up.
This can make your nose feel blocked, this is expected.
If you change any of your contact details, please make sure the homecare provider is aware of the changes.
We make every effort to make sure that the data we hold about you is accurate and up to date.
You must hold Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Wellbeing to make health-related decisions.
Do you find that you have to make several visits to the toilet if you drink too much coffee or Coca Cola®?
Cutting down will make things worse.
Please make sure that you take a bath or shower before you come to the hospital for surgery.
Do I need to make any special preparations?
Jen wants to make a patients stay in hospital more pleasant with laughter and smiles along the way.
You should make plans and preparations for your discharge, including how you will manage once you return home.
How to raise a concern or make a complaint
Most people make a full recovery after cancer treatment and their immune system either recovers fully or is not affected.
If you were prescribed pain relief to take home from hospital, make sure you are taking this as directed.
