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What is barium and why is it used during X-ray examinations?
This specialist service is open to any patient who is registered with a Gloucestershire GP and meets the One Gloucestershire Integrated Care System criteria
What is classed as ‘patient information’?
What is a midwifery-led birth unit?
The MRI scanner looks similar to a CT scanner but the interior is more like a tunnel. An MRI scan can take up to 1 hour and is noisy.
The in-lab turnaround time is less than 24 hours.
What is coronary artery disease?
Why is the test important?
2 - 3 days if the initial level was satisfactory and renal function is stable If renal function is unstable levels should be monitored daily For routine
Act FAST to Save Lives Prompt recognition of stroke symptoms is vital. Remember to Act FAST: Face: Is there weakness or drooping?
Your support is invaluable.
If there is a clamp on the tubing or infusion line, please make sure it is open.
Cystinosis is usually treated with cysteamine to reduce build up of cystine levels.
A positive birth experience which respects your choices is important to us, and our team of midwives will continue to work hard to ensure this is achieved
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It is important that the recorder is returned promptly since it will be required by other patients.
cap, lid or bung is properly secured Make sure that the plastic bag is properly sealed If there is clear evidence of leakage, do not send a sample through
The in-lab turnaround time is less than 24 hours. Reference ranges
Please note, usually a fresh sample is required.
Plus between 4pm and 6pm on 11 February, the Trust is holding a phone in for everyone.