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Serious or frequently occurring risks If a biopsy is taken or a polyp removed it can lead to bleeding or a perforation (a tear) of the bowel.
The laboratories cannot discuss treatment, give test results or any personal information directly to patients or patient's relatives.
Examples include you having a partner for the first time or a change of partner.
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equipment or a photo journey.
(No patient preparation or special handling required) Adult 5ml Gold-top SST tube or 3.5ml Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml Serum Sample
You will not need to undress or wear a hospital gown.
If the mask or hose gets damaged or broken, please contact the Lung Function Department to arrange a replacement.
You should not return to work, look after dependants, cook or operate machinery. You should not drink any alcohol or take sleeping tablets.
In all overdose situations clinicians should first access TOXBASE or contact the NPIS clinician who will indicate if analysis is required.
Chest, wound or graft infection. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary Embolism (PE) (clot in your leg or lung).
or smoke.
Alternatively, if you are worried or feel unwell, phone 999 or go to the Emergency Department.
(white flour or corn flour to thicken) White bread or rolls (No seedy bread) Potatoes – boiled or mashed (no skins) Pasta/noodles White rice Butter/margarine
Blood clots forming in the legs or lungs (Deep Vein Thrombosis, DVT or Pulmonary Embolism, PE).
Some examples include fainting, high or low blood pressure (hypo or hypertension).
Other treatments or investigations can then be considered.
or best supportive care.
Stewed or poached fruit Jelly Sorbet Dairy free custard or single cream alternative Soya dessert or soya yoghurt (check it doesn’t contain carrageenan
“A priority for us is to draw attention to the support that is available to help smokers to manage their habit or to quit.