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Procedure Preparation: GI
GI Preparation Instructions
GI Esophagus Preparation:
  • Light meal before exam is OK.
  • Patient must arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled exam time.
GI Barium Enema Preparation:
  • No Fat Diet starts at 24 hours before the scheduled exam time.
  • NPO the moring of the scheduled exam date.
  • If patient is diabetic, take medicines with sip of water.
  • PREP KIT must be picked up at the GI reception desk.
Colostomy Enema Preparation:
  • PATIENT SHOULD BE PREPARED ACCORDING TO THE REFERRING DOCTOR.
  • Patient should drink clear liquids 1 day prior to the scheduled exam date. (Clear Liquids include: Water, sugar water, KOOL-AID, clear soda, pedialyte, white grape juice, apple juice, and gatorade, popcicles, and plain jello.)
  • Bring extra Colostomy bag.







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