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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
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.
Further Information Increases in serum or plasma proteins may be caused by prolonged application of a tourniquet.
Required information Relevant clinical details, especially any learning difficulties, autism or dysmorphic features.
The consultation is not recorded but our staff may make notes during or after the session for inclusion in your health records, or in our secure management
Autoimmune neutropenia (AIN) is a rare clinical condition caused by granulocyte autoantibodies, which may occur either in children or adults, but which
We have a range of facilities including intensive care, also known as the special care baby unit or newborn intensive care unit (NICU).
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.
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.
Staff have to walk down or ring the dispensary. Both of which are time consuming.
or sick.
It is also easy to get caught up in unhelpful or self-critical thoughts such as “I’ll just do 5 more minutes” or “I’m letting everybody down”.
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
Please discuss with your GP or consultant before restarting iron tablets.
You may also have surgery and/or Radiotherapy alongside it.
No photography or videos are allowed during the scan.