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… Gastroenterology and Hepatology Inpatients Inpatient services If you attend hospital and are diagnosed with a gastrointestinal or liver condition, you may need to stay in ward 8A, which is where our specialist unit is located, in the Brunel Building, Green …
… is for patients whose doctor has requested that you have a gastrostomy - sometimes referred to as a RIG … a gastrostomy? A narrow plastic tube is placed through the skin into your stomach. Once in place, the tube can be used … the Imaging Department (Gate 19) and be accompanied into our day case area. You will be asked to change into a …
… Pleural aspiration (thoracocentesis) What is a pleural aspiration? A pleural aspiration (also known as a thoracocentesis, … and involves a cool gel being to be applied to the skin. You may be offered painkillers to take before the … What is a pleural aspiration? A pleural aspiration (also known as a …
… 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 … X-ray dye we use is sticky and you may notice this on your skin. It washes off easily. Following the examination, you …
… Kidney Disease (CKD) What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a serious inflammation of the liver that is caused by a viral infection. It is spread by contact with blood and … (about 1 in 100 people): Fever or flu-like symptoms. Skin rash. Very rare (less than 1 in 10,000 people): Severe …
… to the Pain Clinic at North Bristol NHS Trust and provides a service for people suffering with chronic (or persistent) … together with UHBW NHS Foundation Trust and some of our groups take place there in the Central Health Clinic. The … together with UHBW NHS Foundation Trust and some of our groups take place there in the Central Health Clinic. The …
… ensure proper collection. The collection bottles contain a preservative (strong liquid acid), this must not be thrown … be taken not to spill or touch any as it could burn your skin, even when mixed with urine. If you spill the acid, … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Cystinuria …
… ICU Charitable Fund Our Intensive Care Unit has benefitted from incredibly … to patients admitted with traumatic brain injuries. A patient transfer trolley for occasions when we urgently … and allowed us to demonstrate the great benefit of this service. This led it to become an established part of our …
… Lung Disease The Bristol Interstitial Lung Disease Service at North Bristol NHS Trust cares for catchment area … (plus additional referrals from other centres), with a variety of interstitial lung diseases including: Idiopathic … syndrome. Pulmonary fibrosis due to other causes. Our team includes: Consultant Respiratory Physicians with a …
… Clinics Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) This service is for older people who are developing difficulties … with everyday activities, memory problems and taking a lot of medication. The service reviews the medical aspects of these problems to … with everyday activities, memory problems and taking a lot of medication. The service reviews the medical aspects …