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How long will I be in hospital?
It is not unusual for people to be anxious and it might be better to seek advice rather than worry.
Circumstances when vancomycin should be withheld should be discussed with a specialist clinician.
You must be 18 or over to play.
Who will be carrying out the procedure?
After the procedure, you will be taken to the recovery area in the Endoscopy Department where you will be observed.
You may be asked to put on a hospital gown You will be asked to lie on your front on an X-ray trolley X-ray images (pictures) may be used to guide the
When it is safe for you to go to recovery you will be able to be with them again. You will be able to take them home later that day.
If patients’ own medicines are not available, the administration section should be crossed through to indicate that they will not be given during the hospital
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.
All other medication can be taken as normal.
You may be given an antibiotic ointment to use on the wound for 7 days.
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.
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After analysis, these samples will be retained for a further 24 hours at 15-30°C.
If unavoidable, samples can be stored refrigerated overnight.
How will I be monitored?
The test can be ordered as an urgent request.
You will be given a procedure report. A copy of the report will also be sent to your GP.
