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… where examinations of patients are carried out, using a range of equipment such as a Computerised Tomography (CT) … may have difficulties with the preparation, please contact our bookings team to discuss. The contact number is on your … male or female to perform your examination, please contact our bookings team. The number is on your appointment letter, …
… Recurrent Miscarriage Key points A miscarriage is the early loss of a pregnancy. Recurrent … in one of their chromosomes (the structures within our cells that contain our DNA and therefore determine the genetic features we …
… pain or bleeding in early pregnancy. You must have had a positive pregnancy test and be more than 6 weeks pregnant … bleeding but some women find that their bleeding is due to a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. This is frequently a devastating and upsetting diagnosis. Please consider …
… Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) Test What is a Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) test? This is a quick and easy way to measure inflammation (irritation) in … test may be done in the diagnosis of asthma, to evaluate a chronic cough, or to see how well treatment is working in a …
… urine collection What sample container will I receive? A sample container is provided for a 24 hour urine collection. Some containers contain a preservative (strong liquid acid or powder). This must not …
… ensure proper collection. The collection bottles contain a preservative (strong liquid acid), this must not be thrown … of the container. How do I collect the specimen? Choose a day when you will be at home. When you get up in the … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Cystinuria …
… What is overnight oximetry? “Overnight oximetry” is a test designed to assess the level of oxygen in your body … A pulse oximeter (with a finger probe attached). Our finger probes are available in 2 sizes: regular and … … A pulse oximeter (with a finger probe attached). Our finger probes are available in 2 sizes: regular and …
… to help you decide whether you are happy to give your baby a soother while they are on the NICU. One of the earliest reflexes a baby has is their sucking reflex. In your womb your baby … is non-nutritive sucking? Non-nutritive sucking is when a baby sucks without receiving any nutrition, for example on …
… 24-hour help line phone: 0117 414 3100 or 0117 414 3102 . Our staff will advise you further over the telephone. … is not too hot by testing it on uninjured skin). Apply a mild, non-perfumed soap and gently pat off any dead skin, … burn is deeper healing may take longer than two weeks and our team should be made aware. Facial swelling (oedema) …
… certain MRI and CT scans we may need to inject you with a dye, to help with the diagnosis. We usually inject it into a vein in your arm or hand. Sometimes this dye can escape … you. This is known as ‘extravasation’ and can result in a swelling. It can also cause temporary pain but this should …