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… (urethra). Enlargement of the prostate gland can lead to a blockage of the flow of urine. This can lead to various … to perform minimally invasive treatments of various diseases with guidance of an x-ray machine, avoiding the need … arrive at the Imaging Department and be accompanied into our day case area. You may take your normal medication unless …
… What is overnight oximetry? “Overnight oximetry” is a test designed to assess the level of oxygen in your body … to the hospital. Why do I need to have this test? This is a simple non-invasive procedure to check that you are taking … A pulse oximeter (with a finger probe attached). Our finger probes are available in 2 sizes: regular and …
… is Biobrane ™ (and why has it been applied)? Biobrane is a flexible “temporary skin cover” used to protect the wound … (and reduce painful dressing changes) and may lead to a reduction in scarring. After thoroughly cleaning the wound, … options with you. Biobrane is held in place with a special glue and the glue can be seen as crusty blue blobs. …
… through the night. Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep is a stage which first occurs around 90 minutes after you fall … image below shows the stages of sleep we move through in a typical night. Non REM stage 1 is light sleep and Non REM … stage 3 is deep sleep. What are parasomnias? Parasomnia is a word used to describe unusual behaviours that occur during …
… you. This information is not for people drinking in a dependent pattern. Please check your units on this unit … be mistaken for conditions related to ageing, rather than our drinking habits. People drink alcohol for many reasons: … can refer you or you can self-refer. Community alcohol services, support you to make changes either by a safe/slow …
… urethrogram Your doctor has requested that you have a urethrogram. We hope the following information will answer … passing urine. As with all X-ray examinations, we will do our best to keep the exposure to radiation to an absolute … be embarrassing or undignified for patients but we will do our best to do everything we can to make you as comfortable …
… removed? The PEG is held in place inside your stomach by a circular piece of plastic (the internal flange) about the … feeling very unwell you should go directly to your nearest Emergency Department. The procedure uses X-rays and the … the Imaging Department (Gate 19) and be accompanied into our day case area. Please inform us if you are allergic to …
… NICU Useful resources and information This page has services and resources that you may find useful. This is not … and information for NICU families Parents and carers of a baby in the NICU Bliss Support for parents and families of … 2) or call 999 . Alternatively, please attend your local emergency department. Feedback We would just like to say a …
… Take all other medication as normal and please bring a list of all medication with you. Please do not smoke, consume alcohol, eat a heavy meal or perform heavy exercise within four hours of … involves some simple breathing tests and exercising on a treadmill to assess whether this causes your airways to …
… Patient Information Who are we and how can we help? We are a friendly service offering highly specialist psychological … hospital, getting back to work/study. Signposting to other services that may be more appropriate for co-existing … that you would like to be seen. We will then put you on our waiting list and will contact you as soon as we can offer …