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… 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 … What is a pleural aspiration? A pleural aspiration (also known as a thoracocentesis, …
… injection (block) Your doctor has requested that you have a cervical nerve root block. We hope the following … the questions you may have about this procedure. What is a cervical nerve root block? Cervical nerve roots leave the … nerve roots may cause pain in the neck and/or arm. A cervical nerve root block may provide some pain relief, but …
… times. Your specialist team may need to change you to a different medicine(s) if we do not have supplies of your … medicine(s) you receive may be The same medicine, but from a different country. This is called an “unlicensed” medicine. … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. It's okay to …
… to abstain from (stop) breastfeeding for 24-48 hours after a scan. This advice was not based on evidence of harm to the … scans, MR contrast, and breastfeeding What is an MRI scan? A magnetic resonance (MR) scanner uses a very strong magnetic … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Breastfeeding …
… is an MRI arthrogram? This is an imaging test done to get a more detailed picture of the inside of a joint - commonly the shoulder, knee, hip, or shoulder. A … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. MRI …
… where radiological examinations are carried out using a variety of equipment. Radiologists are the doctors who are … will go back to the clinic that referred you. What is a MRI scan? The MRI scanner is a circular tube which is open … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Your MRI Scan …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… Pleural vent ambulatory device A pleural vent is a medical device that is used to treat a pneumothorax. This page will explain what a pleural vent … A pleural vent is a medical device that is used to treat a pneumothorax. This …
… Rhizolysis Your doctor has requested that you have a rhizolysis procedure. We hope the following information … What is Rhizolysis or radiofrequency lesioning? This is a technique that deliberately damages the nerve that supplies … that is caused by the facet joints. Why do I need to have a Rhizolysis treatment? If you have had success from facet …