- As part of your treatment you have been given medication that relieves anxiety and helps relaxation.
- You may have required a strong painkiller to be administered, either by mouth or as an injection.
- You may have experienced a short period of memory loss during the time that the sedation is working.
- You have been kept in hospital until you recover sufficiently from the effects of the sedation and painkiller.
- It is however possible that your judgement and/or coordination may be impaired for the next 24 hours.
We advise that you adhere to the following points for the next 24 hours
Non-urgent advice: Do:
- Remain with a responsible adult.
- Rest quietly.
- Drink plenty of fluid and eat a light diet.
Urgent advice: Do not:
- Drive a car or any other vehicles including bicycles.
- Operate any machinery or appliances such as cookers or kettles.
- Drink any alcohol or take other sedative medication/drugs.
- Lock the toilet door, or make yourself inaccessible to the person looking after you.
- Undertake activities involving heights.
- Undertake sporting activities.
- Be the sole carer for young children.
Please telephone your GP or NHS 111 should you have any worries or concerns following discharge from hospital.
We are smoke-free
Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the hospital campus. For advice and support in quitting, contact your GP or the free NHS stop smoking helpline on 0800 169 0 169.
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