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Endoscopy
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visualization of esophagus and/or stomach by fiberoptic tube that goes through mouth to stomach
NPO 8 hours before -- sore throat after -- assess gag reflex |
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Sigmoidoscopy/proctoscopy
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visualize sigmoid colon, rectum and anal canal
laxative night before NPO at midnight enema morning of encourage fluids |
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Colonoscopy
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visualization of colon
Clear liquid 24-72 hour before cathartic in evening for 2 days prior enema morning of exam Golytley to cleanse bowel -- |
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Gastric aspirate
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NPO before
NG tube PH ? |
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UPper GI -- barium swallo
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NPO after midnight --
NI: encourage fluids -- laxatives to prevent constipation white stool |
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Lower GI -- barium enema
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low residue diet for 1-2 days
clear liquid and laxative evening before test cleansing enemas unti clear morning of test After: cleansing enemas to clear barium and prevent impaction |
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Paracentesis
Before and after care -- what to watch for? |
patient semi-fowlers or sitting upright at edge of bed
empty bladder watch for signs of hypovolemic shock |
