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SMART Aim: 1) Reduce average time taken to complete a NIPE by 30% in 4 months. 2) Reduce percentage of interruptions and delays to the NIPE process by
and regulatory drivers which include: Equality and Human Rights Commission - codes of practice Human Rights Act 1998 The NHS Equality Delivery System 2
Change your Teflon cannula every 2 to 3 days, unless otherwise stated. Monitor your glucose levels 2 hours after inserting a new cannula.
There are 2 types of veins in the legs; deep veins and superficial veins.
You will see each member of the team during your visit so the appointment may take up to 2 hours.
Microbiology Notes The test detects Leptospiral IgM antibodies A rise in antibody titres may take up to 2 weeks following acute infection Urine testing
Sample Requirements DRVVT as part of Lupus Anticoagulant screening only: 2 x 3ml or 3.5ml Trisodium Citrate tubes Turnaround Time DRVVT Testing only:
Pethidine has duration of action of 2–3hours
It is important that the sick day rules are followed and that you re-check blood ketone levels again in 1 to 2 hours.
2 days before your appointment
Requirements 2ml, 3ml or 3.5ml Trisodium Citrate sample Turnaround Times Urgent, clinical emergency: 30 minutes Other urgent sample: 60 minutes Routine: 2
You may be discharged 2 to 3 days after your surgery.
Department of Haematology Notes Blood samples should ideally reach the laboratory within 2 hours.
There are 2 types of anaesthetic that are used for this operation.
Suppression in patients with Cushing's syndrome is rare with this test (2%).
For adults this is 3 days; for children 2 days and for neonates 7 days.
If not on hormonal contraception then raised FSH levels in 2 bloods samples collected 4-6 weeks apart support the diagnosis (refer to NICE guideline [NG23
If your period comes by day 35, start taking your prescribed medication again from day 2 of your cycle.
This is usually 2 weeks following insertion. do not remove your catheter insertion site dressing while it is healing as this will increase the risk of
This is normal and can sometimes last for a few days but should not last more than 2 weeks.