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Following surgery there is a very small risk of developing a pulmonary embolism (bloods clot in the lungs) or a deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the
If you start to feel very sleepy, or have hallucinations, you should seek medical advice immediately.
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
It is very rare that people have anything like a serious allergy and even rarer that people die.
We take patient privacy, confidentiality and our duty of care to vulnerable people in our care very seriously.
This means you can place your toes on the floor putting very minimal weight through the affected limb (the pressure should be light enough to avoid crushing
However, occasionally during very busy periods this may not be safe or possible.
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
Although very rare, any of the above secondary complications can result in death.
You will know when the spinal or epidural is working because your legs will begin to feel very heavy and warm.
Recovery can take several months and you may feel very tired for weeks or months after your operation.
Baby loss is an extremely difficult event in anyone’s life, it is a very personal experience which may result in a wide range of emotions.
If your urine is very dark in colour, this means it is concentrated and you have not had enough to drink (see the ‘Check your urine’ section on page 4)
For support with your diet, please visit: NHS UK Cancer Research Smoking cessation Stopping smoking is a very positive thing you can do to maintain your
Holistic Needs Assessment (HNA) The HNA is a very valuable tool that can help identify your concerns and enable your team to know what is important to
Widespread autoeczematisation – this is very rare and may involve a severe reaction at the site of the DCP application and at other sites away from the
The risk of this happening is very low because you will be carefully monitored and given extra oxygen during the procedure.
Ureteric injury The ureter is a very narrow tube and injury to it is a risk.
Recovery can take several months, and you may feel very tired for weeks or months after your operation.