Hospital: Bedford Hospital
Having a Gastroscopy (Inpatients)
What is an OGD? The procedure you will be having is called an oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD), simply called a gastroscopy or OGD. Gastroscopy is a procedure, which allows the doctor to […]
Having a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (Inpatients)
What is a Flexi-Sigmoidoscopy? This is an examination of the left side (lower part) of the large bowel using a flexible colonoscope. The examination takes about 10-15 minutes. You will […]
Having a Colonoscopy (Inpatients)
What is a colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is a test that allows the doctor to look directly at the lining of the large bowel (the colon) through your back passage using a […]
Having a Bronchoscopy (Inpatients)
Introduction You have been advised to have a Bronchoscopy to help find the cause of your symptoms. This leaflet may not answer all your questions so if you have any […]
PillCam™ patient procedure brochure
A colon exam in a capsule: No sedation, no radiation. By Medtronic. Peace-of-mind with clear visualisation to aid diagnosis The PillCam™ COLON capsule is an easy to swallow pill with […]
Cytosponge/EndoSign (Capsule Sponge)
Introduction This leaflet provides you with information about a new test called Capsule Sponge. It explains: What the test is and why you might need it How you prepare for […]
Additional information – Entonox
What is Entonox? Entonox is the trade name for the mixture of 50% Oxygen and 50% Nitrous Oxide, also known as ‘gas and air’. It is a fairly strong pain […]
Additional information – Having a procedure with a training Endoscopist
Endoscopy Training at Bedford Hospital Bedford Hospital contributes to the training of Endoscopists and as a result has several trainees working in Endoscopy; this leaflet is provided to inform you […]
F24 – Phalanx Fracture – lesser toe fracture
This is a break of a bone in your toe Healing: It normally takes 6-8 weeks for this to heal. Smoking will slow down your healing. We would advise that […]
F23 – All Other Tarsal Bone Avulsion
This is a small flake fracture on one of the bones in your feet that we treat like a sprain Healing: It normally takes 6 weeks for this fracture to […]