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If you have had IV sedation (or throat spray and sedation) therefore you must:
Have a responsible adult to care for you at home for 24 hours Have…
Following your procedure, you will be taken to the recovery area and discharged from the department the same day. If you have sedation for this procedure you will stay in the department for…
To minimise discomfort during this procedure, there are two options available:
Throat Spray The test can usually be performed using a spray to numb the throat, many hospitals carry out all their…
You will be required to fast for this procedure, you MUST NOT EAT OR DRINK FOR 6 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME. Failure to do this may result in cancellation on the day.
On…
This procedure may also be known as a gastroscopy.
The examination is performed using a long flexible instrument called a gastroscope which is about the width of your little finger. It is passed…
Following your flexible sigmoidoscopy you will be taken to the recovery area and discharged from the department the same day. If you have sedation for this procedure you will stay in the department…
You will be offered pain relief for this procedure, there are two options available:
Conscious Sedation and Analgesia – Sedation is given via a cannula and helps to relax you but it does not put…
Prior to the day of your procedure, you will have a pre-assessment (usually by telephone). The nurse will ask you a number of questions about your health to ensure you are able to prepare safely…
This video explains how to take Moviprep for a morning procedure.
This video explains how to take Moviprep for an afternoon procedure.
If you are having a…
A Flexible Sigmoidoscopy is a test which allows the Endoscopist to look directly at the lining of the left side of the large bowel (colon). A long flexible tube about the width of your finger…
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