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INSTRUCTION FOR PANENDOSCOPY
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General Instructions:
Please read the pamphlet given to you regarding endoscopy. The doctor will be able to answer questions either before or on the day of the test if you have any. You may also call the office prior to the test to ask questions.
If you are a diabetic and are taking oral medications or insulin for your disease, please contact the physician managing your Diabetes for specific instructions. You should let your physician know that you will not be eating/drinking after midnight.
Take all medications for your heart or blood pressure the morning of the test, with a sip of water. Do NOT take any diuretics (water pills).
If you are scheduled to receive premedication, someone must be available to drive you home, approximately two hours from the time you are dropped off. You should plan on not working and doing nothing strenuous for the remainder of the day.
Please refrain from wearing any perfumes, colognes, after shave, body spray, scented powders, scented hair tonics or hairsprays.
If you are scheduled for a morning test:
Eat/drink nothing after midnight the night before.
Take your medications with a sip of water, at least one hour before the test.
If you are scheduled for an afternoon test:
Do not eat any solid foods after midnight the night before.
You may have clear liquids* up until 9:00am, then nothing to eat or drink.
You may take your medications with a sip of water at anytime up until one hour before the test.
If you are on blood thinners (Warfarin, Coumadin, Heparin), Aspirin or NSAIDS please notify the doctor at least seven (7) days prior to the exam.
*Clear liquids allowed: Water, clear fruit juices (apple, grape, cranberry), bouillon, Jello (no red or fruit added), ginger ale, Fresca, Gatorade, Koolaide, Seven-Up, Popsicles, tea and coffee (with no milk). NO SOLID FOODS, MILK OR MILK PRODUCTS ALLOWED.
Please report to the:
Crouse Endoscopy Center in the Central New York Medical Center, 739 Irving Ave., Suite 420 (next to our office), Syracuse, NY 13210.
Date: _______________
Check-in Time: _______________
Procedure Time: _____________
Please note: We do not answer questions regarding individual medical problems on this website. We advise you to contact your physician for your specific health related concerns.
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