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Notices will be displayed in ED to confirm body worn cameras are present and may be in use during an adverse event.
“Research Matters 2019 will be a truly collaborative event and we are excited to be working with attendees to drive the research agenda in the county.
The splint should be worn for 3 weeks and should only be taken off for washing.
Considered to be outside of the scope of our QI project.
These attacks may be unpleasant, but are not harmful.
All swabs and samples will be sent to the laboratory to be tested for CPE.
You will be given a local anaesthetic to numb the area on your neck where the line will be inserted. You will be awake during the procedure.
Your eyelid will be examined and you will be offered an operation if needed.
When you are in the Emergency Department, it may be necessary for medical photographs to be taken of your neck.
You may be asked to return to the unit for review by a doctor.
Minoxidil foam should be applied once a day. If this treatment is effective, it can be continued on a regular daily basis.
If necessary, assays can be arranged for Saturday mornings and most Bank Holidays, but must be received by the Microbiology Department at GRH by 10.00
When they have positioned you correctly you will be asked to stay very still but you will be able to breathe normally.
When used for dosing purpose the sample should be 3-4 hours post last dose to determine peak levels.
You can then be reassured that there is nothing seriously wrong. Other treatments or investigations can then be considered.
The area to be injected will then be cleaned with antiseptic.
You will also be fitted with support stockings to be worn during your hospital stay.
A local anaesthetic will be used to numb the area to be operated on. This will sting briefly while it is injected into the skin.
There may be pain, vaginal tenderness, dryness or vaginal discharge for some months. These complications may be temporary but can be permanent.
How will I be assessed?