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If your eyes are red or sore you should remove your lenses immediately. If the discomfort persists you should contact Eye Casualty for advice.
If you are classed as a decision-making member of staff, you must complete the form at least annually or when circumstances change.
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
Time limit for add ons 5 days (if sample has been refrigerated)
If you have scalp eczema, loose hair styles would be better.
If this happens it should improve over a 3 to 4 week period.
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.
If you do receive a message from ‘GHFT-NHS’ please do respond by completing the survey.
If constipation becomes a problem, please contact your GP as you may need a mild laxative.
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.
Please be careful on any stairs and have someone with you if you feel unsteady.
If you need to use eye drops and ointment, always remember to use the eye drops first.
If you are unable to keep the appointment for the procedure, please let the Booking Office know.
Remember to ask any healthcare staff who may prescribe or give you medicines to check if it has penicillin in it.