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This dressing must be changed daily or more often if wet.
The recorder can be attached to the strap provided or worn directly on your own belt or waistband.
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.
If the treatment is for a minor (under the age of 18) then the minor’s parent or guardian must sign the Agreement to Pay form on behalf of the minor.
The doctor or nurse will use an ultrasound machine to find exactly where the veins are in the side of your neck or groin.
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.
MRI or PET scans.
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).
Blood in the semen may persist for 6 weeks or more.
in your mouth or have signs of an infection
or nodular prurigo.
, severe malabsorption or nephrotic syndrome).
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Infection Infection in the tummy or wounds. Bleeding This can be inside the tummy or on the surface from the cuts in the skin.
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
If you would like further information or you have any questions, please speak to your anaesthetist.