Service: Endoscopy
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 […]
Gastroscopy and Dilatation 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. You should not drive a car, […]
Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy 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 12 hours. You should not drive a car, […]