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The medical day unit provides IV drip (intravenous infusion) treatments for patients with stomach, kidney, neurology, rheumatology, breathing or skin conditions.

30mL urine bottle with preservative

The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals. Please see Lab Tests Online-UK for more general advice, links and background.

Information for parents Your child has been started on a medicine called methotrexate (meth-oh-trex-ate). This page gives you information about the medicine, the precautions you need to take and the possible side effects.

by Donna Little

Chemical Pathology

Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BOHB, also known as 3- hydroxybutyrate) is a ketone body produced when glucose cannot be used as a fuel source. It is measured in conjunction with free fatty acids (FFA) and glucose in order to investigate hypoglycaemia or symptoms associated with ketoacidosis. The ratio of FFA to BOHB in hypoglycaemia can help to detect hyperinsulinism or a fatty oxidation defect.

This page gives you information about having an apicectomy and answers many of the commonly asked questions. If you have any further questions or would like a further explanation, please contact the Oral and Maxillofacial department using the contact information at the end of this page.

This page gives you information about having a Computed Tomography (CT) scan of the head or sinuses. It explains how the procedure is carried out and some of the possible risks.

During your stay on the ward, you may be moved from the monitored bays to one of our side rooms to enable safe and effective nursing care or into the bays However, on the very rare occasion when the hospital is full to capacity there is a chance that we will make a clinical decision to move a patient into the corridor. We try to avoid this if we can and it will only happen when needed to facilitate care for patients. This is called the boarding policy.

The types of medication prescribed by rheumatology include:

This page provides you with information about the Neonatal Unit. We understand that Neonatal Units (NNU) can be very different to other wards, so we want to make sure that you are partners in your baby’s care and help you to develop a close and loving relationship while also making you feel welcome on the unit.

This page has been written by the Insulin Pump Therapy Team to standardise the information given to patients about Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII) pump therapy in Gloucestershire. We advise that you and/or your family read the booklet PDF attached to the bottom of this page and keep it in a safe place for reference when needed.

This page provides you with advice about caring for your injured elbow. The most common type of bony injury to an elbow is known as a radial fracture. The radius is one of the long bones in your forearm. It is usually broken when you fall on an outstretched arm.

This leaflet gives you information about having a flexible sigmoidoscopy, with a transrectal ultrasound scan, as an outpatient. Your appointment is at the Endoscopy Ward located in the Endoscopy Department at Cheltenham General Hospital. Please report to the Endoscopy Department receptionist on arrival at the hospital.

This page gives you information about the care following your bronchoscopy.

This page will give you information about collecting a 24 hour urine sample.

If you are supporting someone, whether it be emotionally, physically or both, you are a Carer even if you may not always think of yourself as one.

The aim of this booklet is to provide you or those caring for you with the necessary information to feel confident in caring for your tracheostomy. There is a lot of information which we have tried to simplify by grouping into sections.

This page is to inform you about how some of your medicines will be supplied. The medicine(s) shown on this page will be delivered to you by a clinical homecare provider.