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A list of Cheltenham surgery delivery due dates can be obtained from stores.
Your stomach must be empty before the oesophageal manometry test can be carried out.
will be provided separately.
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 might DCP be prescribed?
How will the PICC be put in?
You will be asked to take a seat until a member of staff calls you through to the appropriate area. Volunteers will be there to assist you.
After analysis, these samples will be retained for a further 24 hours at 15-30°C.
The panel can be ordered as an urgent request. Reference ranges Please refer to individual test web pages.
Will it be uncomfortable?
samples will not be accepted.
Further tests or treatment may be needed.
When will the medication be delivered?
This can be treated.
We will continue to provide planned Home Births, but it is possible that this service may be affected by these staffing challenges; this will be reviewed
If it is safe to do so, your baby will be in a cot by your side allowing you to be involved in their care.
During this appointment the catheter will be removed and you will be asked to drink water.
Notices will be displayed in ED to confirm body worn cameras are present and may be in use during an adverse event.