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It can take up to 5 days to receive the results.
about your stay with us Location The Acute Medical Unit is based on the first floor, the best way to access the ward is from the Atrium entrance and to take
How long will the procedure take?
The machine will take coins, notes and credit or debit cards. The machine will give change.
It is important that you take regular pain relief to help you walk comfortably. You may need to take pain relief for a few months but this is normal.
Tell the nurse if you take medications to thin your blood.
However, national guidance from Public Health England advises anyone who is pregnant to take extra care against the spread of coronavirus, which includes
Take anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen to help relieve pain and swelling. Ask your GP or pharmacist for advice.
This appointment should take place within 10 days of your injury.
Self-administration of the medication will allow you to have greater freedom and take control of your treatment.
Can I take my usual medication?
Take all of your other medications as normal.
These extra images will only take a few minutes.
Turnaround time Negative: 1 - 3 days Positive: 2 - 4 days Multiply resistant organism require additional testing and may take longer
Final culture results: 5–7 days Tests for unusual pathogens will take longer
After the ERCP is over, the nurse caring for you during your procedure will take you to the recovery area.
Results usually take 3 to 4 weeks to come back.
Listen to music you enjoy or take some time to yourself when your emotions get too much. Rest when you are tired.
There’s lots of resources and people to support you and you can always start in an assistant role if you’re not sure and need to take more time
Take regular pain relief. Visit your local pharmacist for advice about pain relief.
