GASTROSCOPY PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS
Your doctor has determined that a gastroscopy is required to further evaluate your symptoms or treat your condition.
A gastroscopy is a procedure that enables your doctor to examine the lining of the oesophagus (food pipe/gullet), stomach, and duodenum
(first part of the small intestine). Under sedation a thin flexible tube is passed through your mouth into your stomach and duodenum. During the procedure, a tissue sample (biopsy) may be taken.
Preparation for Gastroscopy
Your stomach must be empty for the procedure to be successful. Inadequate preparation may result in having to repeat the test on another day. To achieve complete stomach emptying, it is most important that you follow the instructions below.
Please read all instructions carefully:
Please keep taking your usual medications and check with your doctor if you are taking Warfarin, Aspirin or Diabetic Medication. If you are unsure, please consult your doctor for advice. Please bring all medications you are currently taking to the hospital with you on your admission.
• No food to be consumed for 6 hours prior to your admission time
• Clear fluids may be consumed until 2 hours prior to your admission time.
• Nothing is to be consumed during the 2 hours prior to your procedure.
You will need to arrange for someone to take you home - as you will not be allowed to leave unescorted.
If you have any questions, please call Dr Halliday’s Rooms for advice on: 9428 9908
A gastroscopy is a procedure that enables your doctor to examine the lining of the oesophagus (food pipe/gullet), stomach, and duodenum
(first part of the small intestine). Under sedation a thin flexible tube is passed through your mouth into your stomach and duodenum. During the procedure, a tissue sample (biopsy) may be taken.
Preparation for Gastroscopy
Your stomach must be empty for the procedure to be successful. Inadequate preparation may result in having to repeat the test on another day. To achieve complete stomach emptying, it is most important that you follow the instructions below.
Please read all instructions carefully:
Please keep taking your usual medications and check with your doctor if you are taking Warfarin, Aspirin or Diabetic Medication. If you are unsure, please consult your doctor for advice. Please bring all medications you are currently taking to the hospital with you on your admission.
• No food to be consumed for 6 hours prior to your admission time
• Clear fluids may be consumed until 2 hours prior to your admission time.
• Nothing is to be consumed during the 2 hours prior to your procedure.
You will need to arrange for someone to take you home - as you will not be allowed to leave unescorted.
If you have any questions, please call Dr Halliday’s Rooms for advice on: 9428 9908
