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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.
Lithium levels are indicated for routine therapeutic monitoring; to check compliance; if there is a deterioration in response to treatment; if renal function
If the swelling or pain does not improve over the next few days telephone the Radiology Nurses for advice.
What if my cancer has spread?
To help decide if you are fit for surgery and to help the anaesthetist decide if your lungs can cope with any anaesthesia you may be given.
Can I use essential oils if I am having a caesarean?
Some babies need special care in hospital if they are born early or if they: have a low birthweight have an infection have jaundice have had a difficult
If unavoidable, samples can be stored refrigerated overnight.
If other CSF investigations are required please check the CSF Sample requirements webpage for further details.
If you have any difficulty accessing this, please speak to a member of the ward staff.
Troubleshooting During normal working hours contact Chemical Pathology on 0300 422 5231 for advice if required.
Bowel screening aims to detect bowel cancer at an early stage, if you have no symptoms. This is when treatment is more likely to be effective.
Key indicators included measuring HbA1c on all diabetic patients before major elective surgery and consider postponing non-urgent surgery if HbA1c>8.5%
“I asked if I would grow old, they said no. I asked if I would see my children grow up, they said no.
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Minor injuries and illness for children If your child is injured or unwell but it's not an emergency, call 111 first for advice.
What if I don’t want to consent to photographs?
