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If you have any difficulties
NIV will be used if these treatments do not help you to get better.
Please telephone the scan department if you know you will be late.
If this is the case, it can be assessed by taking regular blood tests.
If your pain is not well controlled and if your sleep is very disturbed, you need to ask for advice from your GP or pharmacist.
You will be informed if this is the case.
They will be able to use their own supply on the ward if this is available or reserve these for use on discharge.
If the area is painful, take your usual pain relief.
If the bleeding becomes heavy, has a bad smell or if you are concerned, please contact your GP.
You must call 999 if you experience:
However, if you would like to talk through your options, or require some support, please see the Health Care Professions Council website.
It will be easier if you choose a day when you will be at home for a complete 24 hour period. If you have to go out, do take your bottle with you.
A room is available on site, if required, for patients to use to produce a sample.
If this happens it should only last a short time and will settle.
to exercise your wrist/hand if advised to do so.
We will not know if this is needed until the test itself.
If you are insured, we advise that you check their fee structure with your insurers, to see if their fees are full covered.
This will enable you to contact them if you have any concerns or if you no longer wish to use this service.
