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An ECHO, also known as an echocardiogram, is a scan of the heart.
Testing for Norovirus is normally only performed in the context of a known or suspected outbreak The aim of testing is to identify the cause of an outbreak
Hypoglycaemia (known as a ‘hypo’) is when your blood glucose level is less than 4mmol/L.
This is known as secondary cancer or metastases.
If unavoidable, samples can be stored refrigerated overnight Required information Relevant clinical details including known or possible diagnoses (e.g.
Required information Relevant clinical details state including known or possible diagnoses; if a liver or bone pathology is suspected; if the patient is
form available from Transfusion laboratory or available using the link below) This test is performed at NHSBT Filton, Bristol The following factors are known
If the patient is known to be open to a team, but might need earlier follow-up, please direct your points to the relevant clinical team.
Many studies have focussed on the medicines responsible, and consequences of these admissions, but little is known about patients’ experiences.
Chemical Pathology Notes Acid Maltase Deficiency (AMD), also known as Pompes disease, is a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive weakness to the
We have a range of facilities including intensive care, also known as the special care baby unit or newborn intensive care unit (NICU).
detected, the sample may be referred to the NHSBT Any follow-up samples will be requested as required Performed at CGH and GRH The following factors are known
The artwork project, known as ‘submergence’ uses hundreds of strands of individual LEDs to create a unique immersive light experience, with the aim of
In the legs the usual symptoms are of muscle ache when you exercise, known as intermittent claudication, which gets better on resting.
An AC joint injury is also known as a ‘shoulder separation’. This is not the same as a shoulder dislocation.
Microbiology Notes Neisseria gonorrhoeae (also known as Gonococcus or GC) can be detected by PCR at the same time as Chlamydia trachomatis testing.
If needed, a sickness note (also known as a ‘Statement of Fitness for Work’) for up to a week or two may be issued by your consultant.
Entonox, also known as ‘gas and air’, is a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen and is widely used to help manage pain during labour.
This is known as self-discharge.