General information.This leaflet gives discharge advice for patients with a pacemaker device box change. Box change for PPM/ICD/CRTD/CRTP. What happens before I go home from hospital?Your device will be checked by a cardiac physiologist immediately and before discharge and they will arrange for you to have a device check approximately six to eight weeks after the procedure date. You will …
Read moreDischarge advice for patients following coronary angiography femoral approach
7th July 2020What happened during this procedure? During your coronary angiogram a small hole was made in the artery in the groin, which seals itself after the catheter is taken out. Will my wound hurt? It is normal for your groin to feel tender for a few days after your procedure. A bruise may develop, and extend as far down as your …
Read moreDietary preparation information for an MRI small bowel study
1st July 2020Please follow these dietary instructions carefullyIt is important that your bowel is very clean so that the examination is likely to be a success. On the day before your examinationYou should: Keep to a low fibre / low residue diet. Drink plenty of clear fluids all day. Have nothing more to eat after 4pm, but continue to drink plenty of …
Read moreContraception advice for patients following the administration of Sugammadex
2nd June 2020SummaryAn anaesthetic drug you received today may interfere with hormonal contraception, and increase the chance of pregnancy. If you are taking ‘the pill’ (combined or mini), follow the missed pill advice in the packaging leaflet. If you have a hormonal implant, coil, injection, patch or vaginal ring, you will need to use barrier contraception, such as condoms, for 7 days. …
Read moreGuidance for women regarding swab testing for COVID 19 in pregnancy
18th May 2020SummaryIn line with Public Health England recommendations, BSUH maternity is now offering ALL patients requiring admission (those who do and do not have symptoms) a swab for COVID 19. This is a national recommendation to enable expansion of screening for COVID 19 infection, isolate and safely care for anyone affected and where possible, contact trace those who have been in …
Read moreKeeping positive COVID 19 (Coronavirus)
7th May 2020Keeping PositiveThis information is to help you if you’re being admitted to hospital for testing or treatment of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and: You’re feeling anxious or worried. You’re feeling isolated or alone. You’re experiencing distressing thought. It’s very normal to feel scared about something like this. Please be assured that you are in the best place and the staff in the …
Read moreEat well get better whilst in hospital
1st May 2020Eat well, get betterFor whatever reason you are in hospital it is very important to eat well to aid your recovery. Therefore if you have lost: Weight (unintentionally) Your appetite Interest in food The following suggestions may help. How to improve your appetite!Remember the less you eat, the less you want to eat so try and stimulate your appetite by: …
Read moreInformation for people with a high output stoma
1st May 2020Helping you to manage your high output stoma.This advice relates to your diet, drinks, and prescribed medications. It has been written by the Dietitians, the Nutrition Support Team and the Stoma Care Nursing Team. The advice here will help slow down food and fluids going through your gut to improve absorption of water and nutrients. The advice summarised here will …
Read moreCellulitis: The Alex
1st May 2020What is cellulitis?Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the deeper layers of the skin. The most common bacteria to cause cellulitis are called Staphylococcus Aureus and Streptococcus Pyogenes. Cellulitis can affect the skin on most parts of the body. Bacteria usually enter the body through an area of broken skin, for example from: An insect bite. A burn or graze, …
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