Mary has a Mag 3 Scan

Before she went away again the nurse put some of the special EMLA or Ametop or “cold spray” on the back of Mary’s hand. “That will stop the needle hurting when the doctor comes to see you” the nurse said “Meanwhile you can go and play for an bit.”

NKF Controlled Document No. 109, Mary has a Mag 3 Scan - 4, written 31 January 2007. Last reviewed 3 May 2011.

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