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We have a range of facilities including intensive care, also known as the special care baby unit or newborn intensive care unit (NICU).
This information is for you if you think that, or have been told that, your waters have broken early but you have not gone into labour
or sick.
These injections are used to help diagnose and treat back pain or pain in your leg, which your doctor suspects, is from compression (squashed) or irritation
Chemical Pathology Notes In cases of salicylate overdose please access TOXBASE, the database of the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS), or contact
Sample requirements For adults, blood taken into a 5mL gold top tube (or rust top for the Acute Unit) For children, blood taken into a 3.5mL rust
They will be able to use their own supply on the ward if this is available or reserve these for use on discharge.
If you have pain or bleeding before this, you should seek medical advice from your GP or NHS 111.
Families were asked questions about all aspects of their maternity care from the first time they saw a clinician or midwife, during labour and birth, through
Use for 5 days up to and including the day of your surgery for having a wash, bath or shower.
Many issues occur or are identified during or shortly after critical illness. Support after discharge from hospital is sometimes required.
Onset is during late childhood or adulthood.
The ratio of FFA to BOHB in hypoglycaemia can help to detect hyperinsulinism or a fatty oxidation defect.
Chemical Pathology Notes Gut hormone levels are indicated in the investigation of patients with symptoms suggestive of a neuroendocrine tumour or for screening
Music We have a Bluetooth speaker in theatre for you to play your own music or we can play a relaxing playlist for you.
You may also have surgery and/or Radiotherapy alongside it.
No photography or videos are allowed during the scan.
Avoid hot baths, hot water bottles or sitting too close to the fire. Wear thick socks or slippers instead.
The CNS team can be contacted by patients and loved ones who have questions or concerns regarding treatment or its side effects.
Please do not call the Microbiology department (laboratory or CMM) for results.