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You may have been given a mouthwash, if so, please follow the instructions on the label.
Your judgement may be affected so do not make any important decisions or sign any legal documents. Be careful if using social media.
This is done so that we can calculate some of our measurements.
This is a tube draining the bladder so that the anastomosis (surgical join) can begin healing.
On the day of your appointment
If you wish to speak to the doctor after the procedure and before discharge, please let the nurse know so that they can inform the doctor and take you
However, the nervous system does not work so well if the areas of the brain which normally reduce pain are already ‘busy’ such as when the person is stressed
You will be recalled for screening again, sooner than usual (your letter will explain when), so that we can recheck the activity of the HPV virus HPV positive
SABR is most often used on small, well-defined tumours; multiple beams are directed from different angles that meet at the tumour.
If your breathlessness is so bad that you cannot complete sentences, you have worsening chest pain, you become drowsy or you are dizzy when standing, please
A small amount of gel will be spread on your stomach before the nurse carries out the ultrasound scan on your bladder.
Duncan Boak, Chief Executive and founder of Fifth Sense said, “There has been a real need for a specialist smell clinic in this part of England, so I’m
Digifab interferes with digoxin immunoassays so there is no clinical benefit in checking digoxin levels after administration.
Sedation can make you unsteady on your feet. Please be careful on stairs and have someone with you if you feel unsteady.
Let your family/carer know the estimated day of discharge so that they can plan your return home.
Varicose vein surgery is usually carried out under a general anaesthetic, so you will be asleep during the surgery.
Below is some of the feedback we have received so far: “Wasn’t sure about coming but incredibly helpful and informative” “Know much more about my progress
This piece of work is part of a wider project which is focused on ways we can improve the experience of our A&E department for patients in a mental health
The role will also work within the Specialty to ensure that the improvement efforts are focused on the areas that are most needed so that limited resource
Walking is good exercise, so try and get out as much as you can Borrow or buy an exercise DVD, as this is a good way to work out at home.