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This page is for mothers who are breastfeeding their babies and have been given an intravenous contrast agent injection as part of a CT (Computed Tomography) or an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan. Breastfeeding mothers of premature babies should follow the advice given to them by their medical team.
By S. Alaee, H.Iftikhar, R.Kaminski, C.Sharp
by Lisa Riddington
by Margaret Collins
An endoscopy is a test to check if your tummy is healthy. This page explains what to expect when you come for your endoscopy.
ESR tube (Trisodium Citrate)
Staff, students and families at Balcarras School have gone above and beyond to help support our latest appeal.
This information on this page is for patients and their family to help them understand the important things about having treatment of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
by Zoe Brown
by Dr Catherine Tanner
Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Tom Haswell from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital's Emergency Department marks a major milestone this week of 50 years' nursing service.
The short Synacthen test (SST) is a test of adrenal insufficiency which can be used as a screening procedure in the non-critically ill patient. The test is based on the measurement of serum cortisol before and after an injection of synthetic ACTH (Synacthen).
This page provides information about using ice and heat in the treatment of soft tissue injuries.
Paronychia is an infection of the nail and its nail bed, which typically occurs as a result of trauma to the nail or finger tip.
This page explains what an ectopic pregnancy is, how it is treated and answers some of the commonly asked questions.
by Angela Dale
This page gives you information about having an epidural blood patch. It also explains why you need the procedure and how to contact us about your progress.
This page is a guide for patients having an angiogram or angioplasty.
This page gives you information about the operation for a blocked tear duct called Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), including what to expect and the possible complications.
This page provides parents with information about pain relief for children following an operation. Good pain relief is important and will help your child recover quicker.
