Service: Endoscopy
Colonoscopy Without Sedation Advice on Discharge
You have had this procedure today without sedation. If you have inhaled Entonox during the procedure, you must not drive for 30 minutes after the last inhalation. Unless otherwise instructed […]
Colonoscopy 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 […]
Colonoscopy 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 24 hours. You should not drive a car, operate machinery, […]
Colonic Stent Advice on Discharge
You have had sedation today. It is essential that someone accompanies you home and stays with you for the next 24 hours. You should not drive a car, operate machinery, […]
Bronchoscopy Advice on Discharge
You have had sedation and throat spray today. It is essential that someone accompanies you home and stays with you for the next 24 hours. You should not drive a […]
Transnasal Endoscopy Information Leaflet
This information leaflet is for patients who are having a Transnasal Endoscopy. A Transnasal Endoscopy (TNE) looks at the food pipe (oesophagus), stomach and small intestine. A thin flexible tube […]
Therapeutic Colonoscopy Information Leaflet
This information leaflet is for patients who are having a therapeutic examination of the bowel (known as a Therapeutic Colonoscopy). This leaflet explains the reasons for the examination, what is […]
Having a PEG Tube Inserted
This information leaflet is for people who are having a PEG tube inserted. We hope it will help you understand the procedure and how it is performed and make you […]
Oesophageal Varices: Screening, Surveillance and Treatment Information
What are varices? Varices are swollen blood vessels (similar to varicose veins) which develop in the lining of the digestive tract, particularly in the lower oesophagus (gullet), stomach or rectum. […]
Gastroscopy Information Leaflet
This information leaflet is for patients who are having an examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum, known as a gastroscopy. The leaflet explains the reasons for the examination, what […]