ERCP / EUS Prep

Procedure Preparation Instructions

Your medical record has been reviewed and we have completed your health assessment based on the information we have available.

Pack an overnight bag in case an extended stay is necessary. Antibiotics may be given at the time of this procedure.

Contact our office if:

you are on COUMADIN OR OTHER BLOOD THINNERS so that we can determine when you need to stop these medications prior to the procedure

you are DIABETIC AND ARE ON INSULIN for specific instructions

you have questions about which medications, you should and should not take

Three Days Before Your Procedure

• Please do not take any vitamins, minerals or herbal supplements for three days before your procedure.
• Please continue to take your prescription medications, if you have questions about specific medications, please call our office.

The Night Before Your Procedure

• Do not eat any solid foods after midnight.
• You may have clear liquids up to eight (8) hours before your procedure. CLEAR LIQUIDS: Water, chicken broth, beef broth or vegetable broth, juice such as white grape, apple, lemonade without pulp, sodas - diet and regular, Gatorade or other sports drinks, tea, coffee (black), Jell-O and popsicles. NO RED OR PURPLE DYES

On The Day Of Your Procedure

• Anyone visiting the facility (patient or driver, etc.) should not wear fragrances such as perfume, cologne, scented lotions or oils, as these may cause others to have an allergic reaction.
• Remember to bring your overnight bag.

NO DRIVING AFTER THE PROCEDURE

• Sedation is used with most of these procedures and will require that you have a responsible adult escort you to the appointment, even if you take a taxi. This person will need to wait during the procedure, listen to home care instructions, and escort you home after the procedure. Please be advised that your procedure will be delayed until your driver can be present.