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The elbow should be able to be put back into place by a nurse or doctor - this will only take a few seconds.
Storage/transport Samples should be sent as soon as possible at ambient temperature to the laboratory but if unavoidable samples can be stored refrigerated
You must bring your request form, otherwise it will not be possible to take your blood.
or dates to be treated on) than on the NHS.
You will be admitted to hospital usually on the day of your operation and you can expect to be in hospital for 3 to 5 days.
Care should be taken when exposing the treated skin to the sun and wind as it is more sensitive and will always be so.
Sometimes it may be too difficult to clearly see the circulation below the knee.
However, if further pain relief is required Codeine can be used to treat moderate to severe pain. This can be purchased at your local pharmacy.
After analysis, these samples will be retained for a further 24 hours at 15-30°C.
If unavoidable, samples can be stored refrigerated overnight.
Alteplase must be reserved for thrombolysis of acute stroke. Click on the guideline below for alternatives in non-stroke indications:
In some cases, there can be a very small risk that you may be in the early stages of pregnancy (when it cannot be detected) at the time of your operation
An alternative route into the hospital would be use the second Centre Block entrance and/ or the Oncology main entrance.
Access to the Tower Block at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital will be via an alternative entrance from 23-27 June during daytime hours (8am - 4pm)
The Cheltenham Aveta birth unit will remain closed for labour and birth All other services at the unit, including planned antenatal care, continue to be
Will my child be in pain after the operation?
A pernasal swab with a thin flexible wire shaft must be used for culture. These can be ordered from Pathology Stores.
You may also be offered an examination, depending on the reason for your attendance. This may be slightly uncomfortable but is not painful.
When they are ready, you will be contacted so that arrangements can be made for them to be delivered to you.
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