Service: Endoscopy
Endo-Mucosal Resection Advice on Discharge
An EMR is a technique to remove a larger than average flat polyp found on the inside of your large bowel. Some polyps are easy to remove, but in your […]
Colonoscopy Sedation (Entonox Only) Advice on Discharge
You have had this procedure today without sedation. If you have inhaled Entonox during the procedure, you must not drive for 30 minutes after the last inhalation. Unless otherwise instructed […]
Transnasal Endoscopy Advice on Discharge
You have had a Transnasal Endoscopy today, with an Endoscope passed through your nose or mouth. Please commence drinking water 30 minutes after having the numbing spray. If your swallowing […]
Sigmoidoscopy APC Advice on Discharge
You have undergone a Colonoscopy 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 […]
Rubber Band Ligation of Haemorrhoids Advice on Discharge
You have had your haemorrhoid(s) treated with rubber band ligation. This is an effective form of treatment which often gives good long-term results. The haemorrhoid is drawn into an applicator […]
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 12 hours. You should not drive a car, operate machinery, […]
Gastroscopy Under General Anaesthetic Advice on Discharge
You have had a general anaesthetic today: it is essential that a responsible adult accompanies you home and stays with you for the next 24 hours. You should not drive […]
Gastroscopy and Insertion of Oesophageal Stent 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. However, in all likelihood you will […]
Gastroscopy and Insertion of NG/NJ Tube 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 […]