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You will be taken to a room to recover and you will be given some refreshments such as tea, coffee or squash.
A general anaesthetic will make sure that your child is asleep during the scan which will mean that they will not move, allowing us to get the best possible
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You will then be given a small capsule which you will swallow with a drink of water.
A drip (thin tube) will be put into a vein in your arm and the Ferinject® infusion will be given over (about) 15 minutes.
The operator will then contact a senior nurse who will be able to advise you.
This is when you will be shown where the fistula will be created.
They will contact the clinic nurse specialist who will show you to the specially adapted toilet.
We will weigh you when you arrive We will take your temperature We will check your heart beat and blood pressure We will explain this to you so you are
You will be discharged home after the test and will be able to carry on with your normal routine.
You will be seen by a senior doctor who will ask you for details of your medical history.
How long will the test take?
What will happen if the test is positive?
This will take place at the radiotherapy department at Cheltenham General Hospital.
You will be able to update your login details using the profile menu. Your midwife will be unable to change your details after you have logged in.
Your throat will still feel a little numb from the spray, this will slowly wear off.
A stress fracture will need about 6 weeks to fully heal.
It will also make you feel better and help speed up your recovery.
This page will explain what will happen after your injection treatment and how to contact us about your progress.
An appointment letter will be sent to you.