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We want to give you as much information as possible about ERCP treatment so that you can make an informed decision.
You have chosen to have a Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) catheter as a form of dialysis to help to get rid of excess water and waste from your body as your kidneys
Please ring the Radiology Department as soon as you receive your appointment letter for advice on this.
Follow up EDTA samples are required for patients with positive results, as indicated in the reference laboratory report.
soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time 7–10 days
Ask for advice about suitable medications from your local pharmacist or CNS team Keep as active as you can
Discharge planning starts as soon as you are admitted to the ward, as we like to know your social circumstances and give you a proposed date for discharge
You will go back to the ward after a short stay in the recovery area, as soon as we are happy that your condition is stable.
As already discussed, a cardioversion is performed as a day case.
smooth as possible.
Syncope may be caused by a number of things such as a drop in blood pressure, change in heart rhythm or breathing too quickly (known as hyperventilation
It’s not as daunting as it may seem.
As Prostap® or Zoladex® also stops the normal ovarian hormone cycle, related cyclical symptoms such as PMS and PMDD can improve.
Additional slides would not usually be required, but would be made within 24 hours (but as soon as possible), if required, as requested by the Clinical
You will need to keep as still as possible so that we do not get any blurry images.
soon as possible.
You should take a missed dose as soon as you remember.
Resting the joint as much as possible – avoid yawning, wide opening and biting hard on the front teeth.
soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time 2 - 4 days Confirmation of positive results may take longer (up to 10 days)
Travel history - particularly the Middle East Storage/transport Store at fridge temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround