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… and returning to normal activities. You will be given a choice of special nourishing supplement drinks called ‘fortijuce’ and ‘fortisip’, in a variety of flavours. These are nutritional supplements … for 4-5 days, it is important that you remember to bring a few things in with you, or get a family member to bring …
… 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 …
… anal surgery? Trans anal surgery involves the removal of a rectal growth through the anus. It has been performed since the mid-1980s. For many years it has been a specialist operation only available in a few centres. More recently, there have been advances in …
… you if you are starting, or have already started taking a medicine called ciclosporin. This page contains important … the medicine package. However, this medicine does not have a license to be used for ulcerative colitis in the UK. This … Unlicensed use Some medicines have been licensed for a certain condition and then later, experience or research …
… Pleural aspiration (thoracocentesis) What is a pleural aspiration? A pleural aspiration (also known as a thoracocentesis, pronounced “tho-rac-oh-sen-tee-sis”) is a …
… and timescales If your wound has healed on its own without a skin graft within two weeks then it is unlikely that you … experience some appearance related concerns after a burn. Our skin camouflage service is available for free for those … any advice. Clinic appointments Scar appointments at Southmead Hospital are held in Gate 24. If you have an …
… after your relative/friend believe that there has been a change in their condition indicating that they are dying … or visitors at any time. Purple Butterfly Volunteers. Our Purple Butterfly volunteers are available most weekdays … or visitors at any time. Purple Butterfly Volunteers. Our Purple Butterfly volunteers are available most weekdays …
… Chest drain What is a chest drain? A chest drain is a narrow tube that is inserted between the … Thorax 2015; 70:198-191. How to contact us Brunel building Southmead Hospital Westbury-on-Trym Bristol BS10 5NB 0117 414 …
… Itchy skin. How do I eat less phosphate additives? If a food contains phosphate additives, you will see the name or … their name contain phosphate. You may be able to swap to a different brand without phosphate additives. Check … Moderate the amount of dairy foods you eat and consider a plant-based milk. Eat less processed food that is high in …
… the pelvic floor muscles? Your pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that attach from the pubic bone at the … e.g. uncontrolled diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a stroke. Therefore it is important to avoid constipation, maintain a healthy BMI and get a cough treated. Pelvic floor exercises …