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… Burns Patient Information After a burn injury: The next step Following your burn injury, there is a lot of background information that will help you progress in your healing. Biobrane dressing Biobrane™ is a flexible “temporary skin cover” used to protect the wound …
… Vertebroplasty Your doctor has requested that you have a vertebroplasty. We hope the following information will … the questions you may have about this procedure. What is a vertebroplasty? Vertebroplasty is used to relieve the pain … directly or alternatively contact your GP or the emergency department. Finally we hope this information is …
… Recurrent Miscarriage Key points A miscarriage is the early loss of a pregnancy. Recurrent … in one of their chromosomes (the structures within our cells that contain our DNA and therefore determine the genetic features we …
… we have been working on noticing, reflecting and having a more positive outlook. I feel through discussion this has … what I am going through. I was able to talk openly in a comfortable surrounding environment without judgement. Thank you so much - the sessions made a huge impact on life! It was great to feel more able to help …
… tolerance testing What is an exercise tolerance test? A recording of your electrocardiogram (ECG) that is taken whilst you are walking on a treadmill. The test is designed to detect any changes in … clothing and footwear for the test. Please do not wear a full-length slip or dress. You are also advised not to eat …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… dissolves dead tissue called eschar, which is caused by a burn. It is important to remove eschar so that the healing … The health care professional cleans your wound and applies a wet soak for two hours/or overnight. This is to ensure that … Unit Adult Burns Unit Gate 33a Level 2 Brunel building Southmead Hospital Westbury-on-Trym Bristol BS10 5NB 0117 414 …
… work for most people in your situation who have had a similar injury. It will help your recovery if you follow … Stay well hydrated and take laxatives if needed. Use a simple sling (collar and cuff) to help ease the pain when … Trauma Practitioner to discuss referral. This is not an emergency service and calls may not be returned same day. If …
… Facilities and Capital Planning, in the Pavilion for a socially distanced and rather emotional edition of the … with patient care. Just recently he organised for one of our patients to be able to speak with their family, finding a … Linda 1 day a week while I was helping out in bereavement services. She is not only one of the nicest people I’ve met, …