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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.
Your wound will be left open.
How will I be assessed?
This can be treated.
During this appointment the catheter will be removed and you will be asked to drink water.
There may be pain, vaginal tenderness, dryness or vaginal discharge for some months. These complications may be temporary but can be permanent.
Notices will be displayed in ED to confirm body worn cameras are present and may be in use during an adverse event.
You will be advised if this is the case.
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.
Methanol can be assayed on the same sample as ethylene glycol but this must be specified at the time of requesting.
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.
What treatment will be used?
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 the larvae are removed, they will be about the size of a cooked grain of rice.
With local anaesthesia, the area to be operated on will be numbed with an injection.
The film be generated with correct x-ray penetration to ensure a good quality film. The film be processed and washed properly.
You can then be reassured that there is nothing seriously wrong. Other treatments or investigations can then be considered.
