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… What is an ambulatory blood pressure monitor? This is a simple recording of your blood pressure that requires you to wear a cuff on your arm and a small box on a belt around your waist. You will wear this …
… Cell salvage What is cell salvage? Cell salvage is a method of collecting blood you have lost during an … blood can then be given back to you if the doctor thinks a blood transfusion is required. It is sometimes called … blood transfusion (using your own blood). Cell salvage is a technique that is well established in many types of surgery …
… for an operation. Anaemia, with the associated risk of a blood transfusion during/after an operation, is associated … The IV iron will be given as an slow injection through a cannula (plastic tube) inserted into your hand/arm; the … Irritation or mild infection at site of injection There is a 1 in 10 chance of leaking of iron into the skin at the site …
… will help with any questions you may have after sustaining a burn or scald. First aid Run the burn or scald under cool … to stop further damage to the skin. Cover the burn with a damp, clean cloth or clothing, you can also use loosely … Gate 35: 0117 4145100 or 0117 4145101 Related links Our Hospitals … This information will help with any …
… How to treat a chest wall injury This page provides information for … wall injuries often take several weeks to get better. As a rough guide, a patient with one broken/bruised rib can … Gate 35: 0117 4145100 or 0117 4145101 Related links Our Hospitals … This page provides information for patients …
… as ligaments, tendons or muscles. This is often called a sprain and it is a common injury. In order to help the natural healing … Gate 35: 0117 4145100 or 0117 4145101 Related links Our Hospitals … Following injury, your wrist may be swollen, …
… What is overnight oximetry? “Overnight oximetry” is a test designed to assess the level of oxygen in your body … A pulse oximeter (with a finger probe attached). Our finger probes are available in 2 sizes: regular and … … A pulse oximeter (with a finger probe attached). Our finger probes are available in 2 sizes: regular and …
… removed? The PEG is held in place inside your stomach by a circular piece of plastic (the internal flange) about the … the Imaging Department (Gate 19) and be accompanied into our day case area. Please inform us if you are allergic to … the Imaging Department (Gate 19) and be accompanied into our day case area. Please inform us if you are allergic to …
… Skin grafts and donor sites following a burn injury Information for patients who have had a skin … dressing will be necessary. This may be changed in our adult burns clinic and if you are unable to attend this … Charity has a wealth of experience in providing helpline services on a wide range of issues, directing to other …
… Fevers in children A high fever does not necessarily mean that your child has a serious illness. Fever is a sign of infection which is usually caused by a virus, but …