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You may also notice changes in your voice or on your skin such as itchiness, redness or raised bumps called hives.
Non-specialist or Specialist
A skin infection (or broken or sore skin).
For more information or if you would like to book an appointment, please contact the antenatal screening co-ordinators on 0300 422 2415 or 0300 422 6106
2 to 3 patients in every 100 have a risk of stroke or death during or just after the operation.
You must not eat or drink anything after midnight; this includes not chewing gum or sucking sweets.
In fact there are around six million carers in the UK who provide unpaid care and support to ill, frail or disabled friends or family members.
This includes liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or the negligence of our employees, agents or subcontractors; for fraud or
One is simple or “sugary” carbohydrates and the other is complex or “starchy” carbohydrates.
Or you may be very certain of your decision already.
(white flour or corn flour to thicken) White bread or rolls (no seedy bread) Potatoes – boiled or mashed (no skins) Pasta/noodles White rice Butter/margarine
You are welcome to bring a family member or loved one with you to the appointment, or you if you prefer you can be seen alone.
Some people see a psychologist only once or twice, or for example, others may meet fortnightly for 6 sessions.
You will be walked or taken on a trolley to theatre. The anaesthetist will put a small needle into a vein in the back of your hand or arm.
For adults, blood taken into a 5mL gold top gel tube (or rust top for the Acute Unit) or, if pseudohyperkalaemia is suspected e.g. due to increased platelet
If you are scheduled for a planned hospital stay and develop diarrhoea or vomiting beforehand, please contact the relevant ward or department for advice
Following the assessment, your treatment will be authorised to continue, or it may need to be altered or postponed.
Tell your nurse if you notice that your shower is leaking, the shower head is loose or if the water filter is loose or has fallen off.
(No patient preparation or special handling required) Adult 5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml Serum Sample
Do not have tea, coffee or other drinks, do not chew gum or suck sweets/mints.
