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If you would rather not have a full skin check, or if you would like another member of staff to be present, please let the doctor know.
Wear your own well-fitting shoes or slippers with rubber soles Non-slip hospital socks can be provided if needed Use your usual walking aids If you need
Refrigerate samples if transport is delayed.
The Consultant Microbiologist can also advise on repeat sampling, if necessary.
If a young person aged between 16 and 18 years gets married. If the child or young person is adopted. By court order.
Ensure those who are vulnerable get any prescription medicines if bad weather is forecast.
If you are unwell, test for ketones even if your blood glucose is less than 10mmol/L.
The nurse will also ask if you have any allergies and if you have had any reactions to medicines or foods. You will be asked if you want sedation.
If you have been given Buscopan® to relax your bowel during the procedure, please seek urgent medical advice if you experience any of the following: Painful
If any of the following happens:
How to treat yourself if you have hypo
If creatinine and eGFR only required, then samples can be refrigerated overnight if unavoidable.
If you need urgent help
We may do a home visit if it is felt necessary.
What if I don’t need to be seen?
Please telephone the scan department if you know you will be late.
If polyps are present within your womb, the gynaecologist will then ask you if you are ready to go ahead and have the polyp removed.
In some cases, a baby’s normal pattern of movements can change if they are unwell.
“If you know someone who is pregnant, please do urge them to call us if they have any concerns at all.”
If you have not received this, please ask a member of the team caring for you.
