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… Pleural vent ambulatory device A pleural vent is a medical device that is used to treat a pneumothorax. This page will explain what a pleural vent …
… the treatment. This page has 3 sections: Section A: anticoagulation and warfarin, side effects, general advice … Hospitals Bristol and Weston). You will also be given a yellow Warfarin Anticoagulant Therapy Package which … An information leaflet with further details on warfarin. A yellow record book to record your INR results and warfarin …
… patients are seen in Pre-Assessment clinic (NPAC) and have a chance to discuss information with a neurosurgical nurse … require blood transfusion. Wound infections: currently our infection rate is 1%. However infections can range from … appointment). Alternatively you can self refer to a social services occupational therapist or seek advice at local …
… Spinal cord stimulation may have been offered to you as a treatment for your pain. This page tells you about spinal … electrode is placed over the spinal cord and is powered by a battery which is implanted in the buttock or abdomen. … the pain signals travelling to the brain. It may feel like a tingling sensation which may help reduce your pain. Or you …
… - what happens when you're admitted to hospital with a chest injury? This page is for patients diagnosed as having a rib or chest injury. Chest injuries are extremely common … injuries are treated without requiring an operation, but a chest drain may need to be inserted. Occasionally with …
… to abstain from (stop) breastfeeding for 24-48 hours after a scan. This advice was not based on evidence of harm to the … scans, MR contrast, and breastfeeding What is an MRI scan? A magnetic resonance (MR) scanner uses a very strong magnetic … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Breastfeeding …
… This information is for patients who have been advised by a doctor to have a bronchoscopy. Please read this information carefully. What is bronchoscopy? Bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows the doctor to look into the airways …
… root injection Your doctor has requested that you have a cervical nerve root block. We hope the following … the questions you may have about this procedure. What is a cervical nerve root block? Cervical nerve roots leave the … nerve roots may cause pain in the neck and/or arm. A cervical nerve root block may provide some pain relief, but …
… Synopsis Home to complete your questionnaire. You can ask a family member or friend to help you if you have trouble … of other patients. The safety and privacy of all our patients is important to us. When you are called for your … Returning home with either short term or long term support services in place. Please let us know as soon as possible if …
… Chest drain What is a chest drain? A chest drain is a narrow tube that is inserted between the ribs and sits in …