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or call NHS 111.
or essential?
A PEG tube can be used for short term or long-term use.
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
If you have any concerns or worries before or after the procedure you can contact the access nurse or your renal consultants’ secretary.
The stitches can take 2 weeks or longer to dissolve.
Severe bleeding from your bottom Increasing pain, swelling or discharge from your bottom Difficulty passing urine High temperature (fever) or you feel
or divisions of adhesions.
Patients with CKD 4 or 5. Patients with HIV infection and or those taking anti-retroviral medication(s).
Chest infection or a clot forming in the calf or lungs (deep vein thrombosis, or DVT).
Control (Trust users only) See Infection Control policy "Multi-drug resistant bacteria (excluding MRSA): management of infected or colonised patients"
Is the test being used for baseline levels prior to treatment or for follow-up?
When your baby is born your midwife or nurse, with your permission, can contact the hospital chaplain or your own religious leader.
If you have any worries or concerns about anything, however big or small, please speak to a member of the team.
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
Royal or Cheltenham General.
Access TOXBASE and/or contact the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS) on Tel. 0844 892 0111.
Can I bring a relative or a friend?
Cervical ectropion may cause a discharge, bleeding or pain during or after sex. It can also sometimes cause pain during or after cervical screening.
