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No photography or videos are allowed during the scan.
Avoid wearing a sling if you have a known neck or back complaint.
leg, sudden shortness of breath or chest pain Problems passing urine or any other urinary problems.
If you have questions or queries about becoming a governor, contact us by emailing ghn-tr.governors@nhs.net or calling 0800 019 3303.
Inform your GP, pharmacist or dentist that you are taking apixaban when having any surgical or dental procedures.
You have a cough, cold or chest infection. You have a urinary tract infection. You have a skin infection or a broken, sore area of skin.
via the nose (rhinorrhoea) or ear (otorrhoea).
support you have been given, or referred to.
When your baby is born your midwife or nurse, with your permission, can contact the hospital chaplain or your own religious leader.
You will receive your test results from your hospital consultant or GP, by letter or during a clinic appointment.
Requests should be made only on symptomatic patients, contacts or those with other risk factors.
These may be ‘faints’ or ‘funny turns’
Any sample displaying these factors cannot be processed and will be rejected Sample Requirements EDTA tube - 6mL Or EDTA tube - 4mL Or Required Information
Can I eat or drink before the biopsy?
You should also inform the radiologist or radiographer if you have diabetes, asthma or any allergies.
You may experience taste changes and/or a loss of appetite. This may be caused by your treatment, nausea and vomiting or by a sore mouth.
Sedation or throat spray
Poor response to reliever Rapid breathing rate Pale or grey or blue
permit for 1 week or 2 weeks.