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If you are already booked with a community-based midwife she will visit you at home if you wish.
If a dressing has been applied, please remove this after 48 hours.
If you have been given Buscopan® to relax your bowel during the procedure please seek urgent medical advice if you experience any of the following: Painful
You are likely to bleed a lot if you cut yourself.
What to do if you test positive for COVID-19 If you test positive for COVID-19 and are taking the following medication for a rheumatology condition we
If your repeat reading is still low, contact your maternity unit within 24 hours or within 4 hours if you feel unwell (e.g. dizzy or faint).
What if I forget a dose?
You will be advised if any additional procedures are needed.
If an alternative provider is identified, the patient will be contacted and asked if they would like to proceed and next steps will be discussed.
If you would like further information or you have any questions, please speak to your anaesthetist.
Please tell a member of staff if you have concerns about your cannula and immediately if:
If your usual fitness levels are higher, it is fine to exercise at that level if you are well enough.
If your urine is dark or has a strong odour, you need to drink more. Healthy pee is 1 to 3. If yours is between 4 and 8 you must drink more.
If you make your video call using your mobile data, you may be charged extra by your network provider if you go over your data allowance.
You will know if you are drinking enough if you pass clear, pale coloured urine. Avoid alcohol. Wear support stockings and tights during the day.
The most important thing to do if you have COPD is to stop smoking.
How would I know if I have a wound infection?
Always read the label for directions, especially if you take other medicines or if you have been given prescription pain relief.
Please be careful on stairs and have someone with you if you feel unsteady.
Corneal graft tissue and associated fluid samples are stored in the laboratory for 10 days Contact the laboratory if microbiological investigations are