The procedure is usually carried out under conscious sedation. This is not a general anaesthetic therefore you will not be asleep, the sedative will help to relax you but you will still be able to
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
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
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
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
The Breast Imaging Department is located on the Lower Ground Floor at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.
The department comprises of two GE Pristina mammography machines, installed Autumn 2023, and
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
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Colonoscopy
If you are having a colonoscopy you will need to take a solution to completely clear your bowel before the procedure.
The
A number of key locational and physical considerations that have been identified as key drivers in informing future development parameters which are key principles for the development proposals,
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