Prior to the day of your procedure, you will have a pre-assessment (usually by telephone). The nurse will ask you a number of questions about your health to ensure you are able to prepare safely…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Please see below some easy read leaflets to make it easy to understand some of the procedures. Please click any of the words below to read.
CHFT - colonoscopy
Colonoscopy
CHFT…
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