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The procedure is usually done as day surgery.
Day of surgery
Most people are able to carry on with normal day to day activities following the procedure, with some returning to work the same day.
‘High dose steroids’ refers to ≥ 4mg/day of dexamethasone (or equivalent) prescribed for palliative indications (not as part of the chemotherapy regimen
Areas of expertise Acute and General Medicine Public Health Inpatient services Acute and General Medicine Outpatient Clinics Same Day Emergency Care
Day of the test
They are the bridge to ensure that values are not merely aspirational but are reflected in the day-to-day actions of every member of staff, in everything
Send at ambient temperature to the laboratory on day of sample collection.
We therefore advise taking other routes around the hospital that day to prevent any delays or disruptions to your travel to and from our hospital site.
Inpatient services Day-case pain intervention list at Cheltenham General Hospital.
At the very end of 2020, I set myself a challenge to run every day for as long as I could. I am currently I’m on day 279 and 2650km run!”
Make sure that you take it easy for the rest of the day.
Up to 1 day old
On the day of the scan
Turnaround times The assays are run throughout the day and night. The in-lab turnaround time is less than 24 hours.
Getting up and about as soon as possible is an important part of rehabilitation, and patients are encouraged to wear their own day clothes as much as possible
This may vary from day to day. Regular exercise such as walking is one of the best and safest ways to exercise.
Turnaround time Microscopy results on day of receipt Culture results 2 - 4 days
< 1 day
