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Turnaround times Samples are sent for analysis to Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London with results expected back within 2 weeks.
Increased PCT levels are therefore found in patients suffering from bacterial sepsis, especially severe sepsis and septic shock.
A break and a fracture are the same and means you have a broken bone. It may be called by either term.
The temporary changes are a response to the high levels of radiographer vacancies being experienced in Gloucestershire.
We are meeting with other areas within the trust that are having issues with violent and aggressive patients to share our work and offer support.
What treatments are available?
You may be offered a colposcopy if the results of your cervical screening (smear test) show that there are abnormal changes in the cells of your cervix
As part of essential works for our Image Guided Interventional Surgery (IGIS) Hub at GRH, we are bringing in a large crane from Monday 5 August to Wednesday
There are more than 6000 births in the county each year in units in Stroud, Cheltenham and Gloucester, with the majority taking place in the Women’s centre
For the new winter ward, there are six-month contracts or secondment opportunities until March 2023 for: One Band 7 Senior Sister /Charge Nurse - apply
For more information about breastfeeding via NHS UK or call the National Breastfeeding Helpline for support on 0300 100 0212 – lines are open 9.30am to
Some people may believe they are fine and unaffected by the medication but their reactions will be slower.
Severe Haemophiliacs can produce inhibitors to the Factor VIII treatment they are receiving so should be screened for inhibitors periodically.
Potassium sparing diuretics are more effective for maintaining potassium levels.
Driving Make sure you are able to wear a seatbelt safely and can perform manoeuvres and an emergency stop without excess pain before driving.
Our thoughts are with Alan's wife, Teresa, and his family during this difficult time.
advice, links and background Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is used as the primary test for acute or active Hepatitis B infection Additional tests are
While we were very pleased with all of our results, these highlighted areas demonstrate how clearly we are focused on the experience of our parents, and
Turnaround times The assays are run throughout the day and night. The in-lab turnaround time is less than 24 hours.
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