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Having a PEG Tube Inserted
…PEG stand for? Percutaneous – is the term used for a tube inserted via the skin Endoscopic – relates to the endoscope which is the small camera used to aid…
Progress at Bedford
Expansion and refurbishment of existing space The first phase of the ED upgrades completed in early 2022. This delivered nine additional beds in Victoria Ward, two extra paediatric cubicles, a…
Emergency Department wins National Youth Anti-Violence Educational Award
…in Luton town centre in August, accompanied by the St Giles ED Navigator service. The ED navigator service is based across Bedford and the L&D, and was implemented in April…
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity launch fundraising appeal for paediatric patients
…treatments are being carried out. Reducing anxiety and stress is really important so that the patient can be examined and treated efficiently. Technology/Audio Visual equipment Redesigning the ED Paediatric environment…
Transition to Adult Services
…going to university, sex, alcohol, drugs, tattoos and piercings For information on how your diabetes interacts with alcohol, drugs, driving, tattoos, smoking, sex and pregnancy, please contact your diabetes nurse….
Having a Gastroscopy (Outpatient)
…(Stricture) which is stretched (dilated). You would need to be admitted to the hospital for further treatment. Risk of a missed lesion – Although Gastroscopy has been selected as the…
Rubber Band Ligation of Haemorrhoids Advice on Discharge
…exactly as directed. If the doctor gave you a prescription medicine for pain, take it as prescribed. If you are not taking a prescription pain medicine, ask your doctor if…
Patients being treated in newly refurbished Emergency Department at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
…at the L&D said: “Having the CT scanner located within the ED has helped us centralise care for patients coming to the department, and minimise the need for them to…