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If identified, please test serum B12 and intrinsic factor antibodies.
If you have not received this, please ask a member of the team caring for you.
If you need to cancel a GTT appointment
Will I know if I have been spiked?
If you are unable to attend your appointment, we would be grateful if you could contact us as soon as possible.
If your baby’s wound looks swollen, red and inflamed or if your baby develops a high temperature, does not want to feed, is sleepy or irritable please
If this is out of hours contact the Consultant Microbiologist on call via switchboard If a patient has Measles they should be exclude from nursery, educational
What if I have a problem with the splint?
If you are concerned about your ICD wound
What if I change my mind?
If any of the following happens:
How to treat yourself if you have hypo
Hospital pyjamas and slipper socks can be provided if needed Bring your own toiletries, if you can.
A sick note of up to a week can be given if needed. An appointment will be sent to you if a follow up is needed.
If the discharge gets heavier, foul smelling or if you have bright red bleeding, contact your GP or specialist nurse for advice.
If you'd like to get in touch by phone, here's a list of numbers you can call.
If a dressing has been applied, please remove this after 48 hours.
If creatinine and eGFR only required, then samples can be refrigerated overnight if unavoidable.
If your child has spectacles, it will make this easier if they are worn as usual.
7 days’ supply of pump giving sets (if required) At least 7 days’ supply of feed (if required) A spare balloon gastrostomy tube (if required) You should
