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… Managing at home with your arm in a polysling after shoulder surgery Introduction This page … movements of your shoulder after surgery. This depends on what operation you have. Make sure you keep to the … no-one to help you, you may need a referral to Community Services for help at home. If you are assessed as needing it, …
… family and friends can be involved. Enhanced Recovery is a programme offered by North Bristol NHS Trust for patients … stressful, and this information will help your recovery. What is Enhanced Recovery? The aim of Enhanced Recovery is to … complications will develop. Some of the benefits include: A quicker return of normal bowel function. Reduced chest …
… patients are seen in Pre-Assessment clinic (NPAC) and have a chance to discuss information with a neurosurgical nurse … require blood transfusion. Wound infections: currently our infection rate is 1%. However infections can range from … appointment). Alternatively you can self refer to a social services occupational therapist or seek advice at local …
… Pacemakers This page is a general guide for patients and their families who want to … right time so your heartbeats are organised and happen at a healthy speed. Why do I need a pacemaker? There are … cause. You will be told why you need a pacemaker and what type has been/will be implanted. The type you have is …
… not happen very often, but it is important that you know what to look out for. During the first two weeks after … severe pain that lasts for several hours may indicate a leakage of fluid from the areas where the bowel and stomach … tablet to be chewed twice a day (morning and evening). A-Z Multivitamin and Mineral: You will need to buy chewable A-Z …
… the pelvic floor muscles? Your pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that attach from the pubic bone at the … to the coccyx and sacrum at the back of your pelvis. What are the functions of your pelvic floor muscles? To … e.g. uncontrolled diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a stroke. Therefore it is important to avoid constipation, …
… or large bowel stoma (colostomy). Your stoma is a connection between the bowel and the skin, which was formed … could develop after the operation and for you to know what to do if they occur. Ideally, as many people as possible … and frequent stools. How long will you stay in hospital? Our aim is that most patients who have an ileostomy reversal …
… make sure you get the answers to these three questions: What are my options? What are the possible benefits and risks … at the bottom of this page. You should be able to reach a member of staff on the ward at anytime. If you cannot … pains (colic) during the first week following removal of a portion of bowel. The pain usually lasts for a few minutes …
… Chest drain What is a chest drain? A chest drain is a narrow tube that is inserted between the … prevent anything from leaking back into the pleural space. What is a chest drain for? You need a chest drain if you have …
… the case, you will be fully informed of the alternatives. What is the Enhanced Recovery Programme? The Enhanced … after your operation. The hyperlink below will take you to a short video about Enhanced Recovery called "Fitter Better … less risk of complications. Some of the benefits include: A quicker return to normal bowel function Reduce chest …