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Patients who are medically stable and no longer have a tracheostomy (unless this is permanent or in place long term).
It is called an apnoea when the airflow is blocked for 10 seconds or more.
You may have a sore throat or nausea from the anaesthetic. You will be given pain relief.
We want to reassure patients that: This does not affect the safety or effectiveness of any SACT treatments already given or those due to be given in the
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A splint is a support prescribed to protect a broken bone or injury.
Local Anaesthetic (LA) infusions An anaesthetist or surgeon may place one or two catheters (fine tubes) in or near your wound.
If your kidney function has dropped to stage 4 or 5 you can experience a high potassium or high phosphate level.
This can lead to easy or excessive bruising and bleeding.
Some departments work at weekends, or weekend treatments may be given around bank holidays or in the event of a machine breakdown.
equipment or a photo journey.
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.
or smoke.
In all overdose situations clinicians should first access TOXBASE or contact the NPIS clinician who will indicate if analysis is required.
(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
as fasting before an operation or aftercare.
or best supportive care.
If you have any concerns or questions or you wish to arrange a visit to see and hear the scanner, please contact us on the number below: MRI Appointments