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Flag Flag, or place an ‘alert’ in a person’s electronic health record and on their file so it is clear that they have information or communication needs
A small amount of local anaesthetic, with or without steroids is injected into one or more of the costochondral, joints.
When your baby is born your midwife or nurse, with your permission, can contact the hospital chaplain or your own religious leader.
Fever (> 2oC rise or ≥ 39 oC), and or chills, rigors, myalgia, nausea or vomiting and/or loin pain
You should bring your medication or an up to date list of anything you take with you.
To make an ice pack you will need: a plastic bag (without any holes) crushed or cubed ice a small towel, tea towel or cloth Place the ice into the plastic
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
Please note that laboratory staff are not permitted to discuss specific tests or results with patients; you are advised to contact your GP or consultant
Patients with ZZ, SZ, SS, MZ or null phenotypes show increased risk of lung (emphysema) or liver disease (cirrhosis).
Samples that are under filled, overfilled or haemolysed give erroneous results and therefore will not be tested.
If you have questions or queries about becoming a governor, contact us by emailing ghn-tr.governors@nhs.net or calling 0800 019 3303.
Common side effects of SonoVue® include: Headache, feeling sick (nausea) or abdominal pain, flushing or feeling hot or sensations of dizziness during the
Possible risks or reactions
If dipstick screening is positive (1+ or more), use albumin:creatinine ratio or protein:creatinine ratio to quantify proteinuria in pregnant women.
This may include appliances or products that are fitted to your body to contain urine or devises that can aid in helping your bladder or bowels to empty
No photography or videos are allowed during the scan.
support you have been given, or referred to.
You can have a relative or carer present, or if you prefer you can request to have a member of staff with you during the assessment.
breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant. are taking any anticoagulants, antiplatelets or other medications to thin the blood. have or have had a
If you become unwell after the procedure or you require more information, please contact the Respiratory Ward, Dr Steer or Dr Bintcliffe’s secretary.