Hospital: Luton & Dunstable University Hospital
Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) Patient Information
I am colonised/have an infection- what does this mean? Enterobacteriaceae are bacteria that usually live harmlessly in the guts of humans. This is called ‘colonisation’ (a person is a carrier). […]
Nasal Endoscopy with Sedation Advice on Discharge
You have had sedation today; it is essential that someone accompanies you home and stays with you for the next 24 hours. You should not drive a car, operate machinery, […]
Nasal Endoscopy with Nasal Spray Advice on Discharge
You have had a local anaesthetic spray to numb your nose and throat. Please commence drinking water 30 minutes after having the throat spray. If your swallowing seems to have […]
Gastroscopy with Throat Spray Advice on Discharge
You have had throat spray which is a local anaesthetic spray to numb your throat. Please commence drinking water 30 minutes after having the throat spray. If your swallowing seems […]
Gastroscopy with Sedation Advice on Discharge
You have had sedation today; it is essential that someone accompanies you home and stays with you for the next 24 hours. You should not drive a car, operate machinery, […]
Gastroscopy and NGNJ Advice on Discharge
Today you have had a Naso-Gastric/ Naso-Jejunal Tube inserted to help with feeding and nutrition. You have had sedation today: it is essential that a responsible adult accompanies you home […]
Gastroscopy and Dilatation Advice on Discharge
You have had sedation today: it is essential that a responsible adult accompanies you home and stays with you for the next 24 hours. You should not drive a car, […]
Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy Advice on Discharge
You have had sedation today; it is essential that a responsible adult accompanies you home and stays with you for the next 24 hours. You should not drive a car, […]
Gastroscopy and Banding of Varices Advice on Discharge
You have had sedation today, it is essential that a responsible adult accompanies you home and stays with you for the next 24 hours. You should not drive a car, […]
Gastroscopy APC Advice on Discharge
You have undergone a Gastroscopy today with Argon Plasma Coagulation used primarily to control/prevent bleeding. You have had sedation today: it is essential that a responsible adult accompanies you home […]