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We can reassess patients up to 48 hours following discharge. After this time, please see your GP or contact NHS 111 for advice.
Your call will be returned within 48 hours between 9:00am and 5:00pm Email: ghn-tr.colposcopyhelpline@nhs.net If you require urgent medical advice/assistance
You will need to stay in the hospital for 36 to 48 hours until the drain can be removed.
1 week before Please make sure that your GP or Practice Nurse has checked that your ears are clear of wax 1 week before your appointment. 48 hours before
Ibuprofen should be avoided until the injury is 48 hours old as it will act against the body’s initial healing response.
intravenous sedation or a general anaesthetic you should not drive, operate machinery or sign any legal documents for at least 24 hours and ideally for 48
The nurses aim to call you back within 24 to 48 hours.
You can shower straight away but it is recommended that you do not have a bath or swim for 48 hours after the PEG removal.
The small dressing on your back can be removed after 48 hours.
You will need to remove the colourant after 48 hours and check the area for any reaction.
Certain calcium channel blockers should also be stopped for 48 hours before the test.
However, if any of the following occur within 48 hours after your gastroscopy, please contact the Endoscopy Unit.
For us to look at the best quality semen sample, we ask that you do not ejaculate for 48 hours (but no longer than 7 days) before giving the sample.
It is important to remember that you should not drive or operate machinery for 48 hours after your general anaesthetic.
Important: If any side-effect continues to bother you after 24 to 48 hours, please contact the Phototherapy Clinic (details are at the end of this page
Do not take the following medications Tranquilizers, sleeping pills, drugs for dizziness for 48 hours before your test: 3.
Please leave your name, contact details and a brief message and we will call you back within 48 hours.
Your call will be returned within 48 hours.
At first, your arm movement will be restricted but after 48 hours, movement will gradually be reintroduced.