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Please include your MRN or NHS number on correspondence, or some other identifiable data in addition please be clear that you need a mask WITHOUT magnets
anovulation (usually shows as infrequent or no menstruation) Clinical or biochemical signs of hyperandrogenisation (check testosterone + SHBG) Polycystic
Please do not seal bags with sellotape or staples.
You may feel shocked or angry, or you may feel empty.
If you have any further questions, please ask a member of the medical or nursing staff or contact us at the phone number below.
(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
(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
The local anaesthetic is given to prevent any pain or discomfort during the surgery. You may see some bright or coloured lights – this is normal.
If you have any worries or concerns about anything, however big or small, please speak to a member of the team.
Nerve damage or epidural haematoma
tube or a plain universal container sent immediately to the laboratory.
All ambulances will take children to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital at any time of day or night.
These include headaches, flushing, chills, back pain or muscular aches.
or call NHS 111.
Sometimes we may need to take a blood sample or perform other tests before your procedure or surgery.
A pressure ulcer, commonly called a pressure sore or bed sore, is described as damage to the skin and/or underlying tissue caused by a lack of supply of
Fever (> 2oC rise or ≥ 39 oC), and or chills, rigors, myalgia, nausea or vomiting and/or loin pain
Tell us if you have an allergy, or if you do not understand what your medicines are for Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist about any concerns you
You or your carer will be shown, by a registered nurse, how to injection the heparin into your tummy or outer thigh.
Clicking, grating or snapping sounds are sometimes heard or felt with movements of the thumb and wrist.