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alongside the psychosocial holistic care support requirements in these patients.[1-3] We describe our multidisciplinary (MDT) observational experience at
The pandemic presented the most challenging year that most of us can remember, both at work and in our personal lives.
Our hospitals are extremely busy at present and we are strongly urging people to only call 999 or visit the two Emergency Departments if it’s a life-threatening
Sample requirements Lactate is normally assayed using the blood gas analysers situated in the emergency departments or the departments of Critical Care at
Send at ambient temperature to the laboratory on the day of sample collection.
Storage/transport Send to the laboratory at ambient temperature.
If the sample taken does not provide a diagnosis the procedure may need to be repeated at a later date.
X-rays are carried out at the same time as the camera procedure.
If there is a large swelling that concerns you at any time, please contact your GP.
Send at ambient temperature to the laboratory on day of sample collection.
patients have a chronic disease underlying their acute admission, and it has been found that chronic disease is one of the high risk groups of patients at
“It really is a very exciting time at the moment.
That’s why our team is here to support you at every stage of your journey.
The excessive sodium concentration will adversely affect electrolyte balance in patients at high risk of acute kidney injury.
We are committed to making sure we have safe levels of staffing on our wards at all times.
The Access to Health Records Office at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust completes applications for both Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and
We work closely with our colleagues at Bristol Children’s Hospital, as well as other specialist centres such as Great Ormond Street Hospital to provide
Send at ambient temperature to the laboratory. Required information Relevant clinical details including reason for the request.
It is located on the sixth floor of the Tower Block at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
It will feel fiddly at first but the more you do it, the easier it will get.