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… bodies in children If your child has ingested (swallowed) a super strong magnet Super strong magnets can also be called … 7-14 times stronger than traditional magnets and can be a variety of shapes, most often balls or discs. Today, your child has been discharged after swallowing of a super strong magnet. Even though the magnet has not passed …
… Head-up tilt test This page explains what a head-up tilt test is, and aims to tell you what to expect … this test we will not be able to pass important diagnostic information to the doctors. This may affect the medical … next appointment. Further information and references STARS Patient Resources - STARS - UK (heartrhythmalliance.org) …
… Lung function tests (Breathing tests) What is a lung function test? A “lung function test” is a procedure performed to give us accurate information about your breathing and how your lungs work. …
… Hypoxic challenge test Important information Please continue to take all medications as … the results of this test. It is very dangerous to go on a flight if you have been advised against this or to travel … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Hypoxic …
… Chest drain What is a chest drain? A chest drain is a narrow tube that is … Death: less than 1 in 1000 risk. References and further information If you require further information, please speak … doctors and nurses. Hooper et al., Pleural procedures and patient safety: a national BTS audit of practice. Thorax …
… Kidney Transplant and Food This FAQs will give you information about foods to choose after a kidney transplant. You will speak to a dietitian after … every meal or snack. Try to get the balance right over a day. What if I have diabetes? Managing your blood glucose …
… Respiratory Outpatients North Bristol Lung Centre runs a number of general and specialist respiratory outpatient clinics. Day Case Unit As well as the clinics, patients attend the … from a chronic lung condition. Related links Our Hospitals Respiratory Medicine - For Clinicians …
… tube exchange Your doctor has requested that you have a nephrostomy tube exchange. We hope the following information will answer some of the questions you may have … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Nephrostomy …
… DXA scan for osteoporosis What is a DXA scan? A DXA (Dual energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan is used to … that bones are more likely to break or fracture. Further information is available from the National Osteoporosis …
… work for most people in your situation who have had a similar injury. It will help your recovery if you follow … make a tight fist and open your hand fully throughout the day. Remove your sling and gently extend your arm. Now bend … after you in hospital, or your own doctor at the GP surgery. The fracture risk assessment can help to guide …