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If you are classed as a decision-making member of staff, you must complete the form at least annually or when circumstances change.
If the nurse or doctor is sure that the injury is a pulled elbow, an X-ray is not needed as there is no injury to the bones.
If advised by them, please state the name of the Cardiologist on the request form.
This will be the case if you have no one at home with you or if you are at high risk of developing a post-operative infection.
What if the patient is unable to give consent?
Notes Lower limb ulcers will always be colonised with bacteria so a positive culture result will not distinguish clinical infection from colonisation If
If this happens it should improve over a 3 to 4 week period.
If you have scalp eczema, loose hair styles would be better.
You should only follow a low fibre diet if your medical team have advised you to do so.
Dermofasciectomy is recommended usually only if the Dupuytren’s disease is particularly extensive, or if it has come back after a fasciectomy.
If you sit down too long it can cause the lining of the back passage to swell.
If your child is reluctant to use the wrist, please contact the Trauma Service, the number is at the end of this page.
Do not use if you have any concerns. Use the injection sites you have been shown and rotate them on a weekly basis.
Time limit for add ons 5 days (if sample has been refrigerated)
If you do receive a message from ‘GHFT-NHS’ please do respond by completing the survey.
If you are unable to attend your appointment, we would be grateful if you could contact us as soon as possible.
Surgery This is considered if: There is a contracture that is interfering with the function of your hand.
If you are happy to proceed with the treatment, you will be referred for radiotherapy treatment.
If you smoke, we strongly advise you to stop. Wound infection If your wound becomes infected, this is usually not serious but may require treatment.
If the nerve does become damaged your voice may sound weak and hoarse but this is usually temporary.
