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It is recommended that you do not swim with a PICC or take part in any exercise that involves vigorous arm movement or movement of the arms over your head
Occasionally women or men can experience pain and stiffness in their arms and shoulders may occur after surgery, and the skin in these areas may become
ECG electrodes will be attached to your arms and legs to monitor your heart. You may be given sedation at this point, if you would like it.
We advise that you keep well-hydrated (having plenty to drink) and keep your hands and arms warm before the test.
Your arms and legs may be heavy and swollen with fluid (oedema) which can make moving around more of an effort.
You will need to lie still on your back with your arms above your head during the examination.
start by offering very small (ice cube sized) amounts of smooth purees for them to play with either on the floor, in a high chair, or sitting in your arms
Often a local anaesthetic or ‘magic cream’ is applied to the child’s hands or arms to numb the area before any injections are given.
Instruments are attached to the robot arms improving the accuracy and efficiency of movement within the body.
If the treatment area is in the lower part of the oesophagus, you will need to lie with your arms supported above your head.
This is a CT scan and will be taken with you in the position in which you will have your treatment, usually lying on your back with your arms supported
Your surgeon will be in the same room and will control the robotic arms to perform the operation.
You will be placed in the treatment position, usually on your back, with your arms by your sides.
Sitting Try to stand up and sit slowly without using your arms. Try not to flop back down on the chair when sitting.
Sit-to-Stand Try to stand up from a chair and then sit down slowly, without using your arms. Try not to flop back down on the chair when sitting.
Please be aware that you may have swelling of your face (facial oedema), which might extend to your chest and upper arms.