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This can lead to easy or excessive bruising and bleeding.
leave the ward or your baby’s room remove your coat or outdoor clothing when you arrive, to prevent the spread of infection Brothers and sisters of your
, therapy or immune status.
If your kidney function has dropped to stage 4 or 5 you can experience a high potassium or high phosphate level.
(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
Some departments work at weekends, or weekend treatments may be given around bank holidays or in the event of a machine breakdown.
or smoke.
equipment or a photo journey.
You will not need to undress or wear a hospital gown.
In all overdose situations clinicians should first access TOXBASE or contact the NPIS clinician who will indicate if analysis is required.
If the mask or hose gets damaged or broken, please contact the Lung Function Department to arrange a replacement.
The burns will heal completely within 1 to 2 weeks with little or no scarring.
to tissue atrophy or tumour growth.
If seizures increase or are likely to increase, then monitoring is advised particularly if a dose adjustment is being considered.
A cannula will be inserted into a vein in your arm or hand. This will be used to give you any medication needed during or after your procedure.
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.
