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This dressing must be changed daily or more often if wet.
If you experience pain and vomiting or you are unable to pass wind or stool, please attend the nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department.
You also have rights to request rectification or erasure of your personal data in some cases, or to object to the use of your personal data.
If you wear pads because of incontinence or have difficulties inserting moon cups or tampons, unperfumed natural pads or reusable ones (made from bamboo
You must also contact the team if you have any problems or changes relating to your feed, your feeding tube or stoma site or if you have been admitted
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
Perforation This is a tear or hole in the wall of the duodenum or bile duct. It can happen when therapy is undertaken.
The main risks of having an enteroscopy are: damage to teeth or bridgework. perforation or tear of the linings of the oesophagus, stomach or small bowel
Scar tissue or adhesions from previous abdominal surgery such as a caesarean section or appendicectomy.
You may find that your skin is very dry and scaly or cracked or you may have moisture coming through the skin (exudate).
You should also inform the radiologist or radiographer if you have diabetes, asthma or any allergies.
Infection Infection in the tummy or wounds. Bleeding This can be inside the tummy or on the surface from the cuts in the skin.
(No patient preparation or special handling required) Adult 5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml serum Sample
You can have a relative or carer present, or if you prefer you can request to have a member of staff be with you during the assessment.
Respond via this link or via the text message or automated telephone call you may receive after you leave the hospital.
Blanket request for IgE testing or food allergies will not be processed.
For more information, please visit: Macmillan or Cancer Research Alternatively, you can discuss this with your CNS or the FOCUS team.