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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 …
… (csDMARDs), your treatment may be escalated to either a biologic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (bDMARD or … how we will check the results. We may ask you to contact our rheumatology advice line (by email or telephone) to let … advise on the appropriate time to stop your b/tsDMARD. For emergency surgery It is important you let the surgical team …
… dissolves dead tissue called eschar, which is caused by a burn. It is important to remove eschar so that the healing … Unit Adult Burns Unit Gate 33a Level 2 Brunel building Southmead Hospital Westbury-on-Trym Bristol BS10 5NB 0117 414 3100 … dissolves dead tissue called eschar, which is caused by a burn. It is important to remove eschar so that the healing …
… bone). This means you don’t need to come back to the hospital to see the orthopaedic doctors or have another X-ray … work for most people in your situation who have had a similar injury. It will help your recovery if you follow … recovery. Wear loose clothing. Support your arm either in a sling or on pillows for comfort. Take regular pain killers …
… 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 … What is an ambulatory blood pressure monitor? This is a simple recording of your blood pressure that requires you …
… 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 …
… Do you have a small appetite? Appetite and health Having a good appetite is important to make sure your body gets all … Loss of muscle and reduced strength Nutrient deficiencies Hospital treatment may be less effective More hospital … Appetite and health Having a good appetite is important to make sure your body gets all …
… 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 … them at the time discussed. As you are likely to be in hospital for 4-5 days, it is important that you remember to …