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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.
Where will the PD catheter insertion be carried out?
The incision site will be covered with a dressing; this must be kept clean and dry while the stitches are in place.
Your wound will be left open.
You may also be given oxygen.
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The electrodes will then be taken off and you will be able to get dressed.
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.
There may be pain, vaginal tenderness, dryness or vaginal discharge for some months. These complications may be temporary but can be permanent.
You will be advised if this is the case.
Methanol can be assayed on the same sample as ethylene glycol but this must be specified at the time of requesting.
False negatives. 5-HIAA may be within normal limits with non-metastatic carcinoid tumour.
What treatment will be used?
It should also be thoroughly washed out once a week.
Which operation will be performed?
When will the medication be delivered?
You will also be fitted with some support stockings to be worn during your hospital stay.
With local anaesthesia, the area to be operated on will be numbed with an injection.
You will be involved in choosing a catheter that best suits your needs. All catheters are designed to be discrete and easy to use.