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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 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.
Blood tests -…
What is an ERCP? (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography)
This procedure is performed under x-ray control. The examination is performed using a long flexible instrument which is about the…
After the procedure has finished you will be discharged from the room.
The endoscopy nurses will provide you with a copy of your report and discharge advice before you leave. This will include…
Local anaesthetic spray
This procedure is performed by a using a spray to numb the nasal passage and the throat. You will usually be able to leave the unit straight away on your own and continue…
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 admission the…
What is a Transnasal Endoscopy (TNE)
A Trans-Nasal Endoscopy is a procedure where a thin flexible tube is passed down through the nose then down over the back of the tongue to examine the gullet…
Following your procedure, you will be taken to the recovery area and discharged from the department the same day. You will be required to stay in the recovery area for 1 hours post procedure. You…
The test needs to be done under sedation - a ‘cannula’ (plastic needle) will be inserted into your hand or arm to give you a sedative; this will make you feel comfortable and relaxed. Following…
You will be required to fast for this procedure, You should not eat or drink anything from 9am on the day of your test if it is scheduled for the afternoon and you should not eat or drink anything…
What is Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
An EBUS is a procedure that allows the doctor to look into your main air tubes and take samples from the lymph glands (also called lymph nodes) in the…
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 around…
You will require conscious sedation for this procedure. Sedation is given via a cannula and helps to relax you, but it does not put you to sleep. It is usually given together with a…
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 admission the…
If the oesophagus (gullet) gets narrowed, you may find swallowing food and fluids becomes difficult. The oesophageal stent is a metal, mesh-like tube that can be placed at the site of the…
Following your procedure, you will be taken to the recovery area and discharged from the department the same day.
For certain types of lung biopsy, you may require a chest x-ray an hour after the…
The test needs to be done under sedation - a ‘cannula’ (plastic needle) will be inserted into your hand or arm to give you a sedative; this will make you feel comfortable and relaxed. Following…
What is a bronchoscopy?
A bronchoscopy procedure is where a doctor looks into the main tubes that carry air into the lungs. A thin flexible camera called a bronchoscope passes through the nose or…
Following your colonoscopy 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 around…
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…
