Instructions for Upper Endoscopy + Bravo pH Monitor (Continue PPI)
LOCATION: WAVERLEY SURGERY CENTER
400 Forest Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650) 324-0600
A. IMPORTANT
1) BLOOD THINNING DRUGS (Coumadin, Brilinta, Xarelto, Eliquis, Effient, Plavix, Pradaxa, Aggrenox, Lovenox, etc.) MUST BE STOPPED BEFORE THE PROCEDURE. Notify us immediately if you take any of these medications so our staff can give you detailed instructions on when to stop taking them.
2) Stop taking ALL of the following 5 days before procedure unless instructed by our staff:
a) Iron
b) Aspirin or aspirin products
c) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Motrin, Advil, Naprosyn, etc.)
3) Have a relative or friend drive you home (or take a taxi with you) after the procedure). You are NOT allowed to drive or take a taxi home unaccompanied after the procedure.
4) Notify us at least 7 days prior to the day of procedure if you have any of the following:
a) History of liver, kidney (dialysis), heart or lung diseases
b) Use of insulin
c) Excessive bleeding during previous surgery or dental extraction
d) Other special health care needs
e)Travel plans within 7 days after procedure
5) If you need to change your procedure time, please call us at (650) 324-8881 at least 48 business hours in advance. There is a $200 fee for late cancellations or missed appointments. This fee is not covered by insurance.
B. DAY OF UPPER ENDOSCOPY
1) Nothing to eat or drink (not even water) 6 hours before the procedure.
2) Take medicines on your regular schedule until 6 hours before the procedure, unless instructed by our staff. Remember: A-1 above.
3) Arrive 1 hour before your procedure time for nursing preparation at the WAVERLEY SURGERY CENTER 400 Forest Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94304.
C. BRAVO pH RECEIVER AND PATIENT DIARY
1) You will take the Bravo pH receiver and diary home for the next 48 or 96 hours after the endoscopy (as instructed by Dr. Young).
2) The purpose of pH monitoring is to monitor the frequency and duration of gastroesophageal reflux during a normal day. It is important that you eat, drink, work and exercise as you NORMALLY would. Without carrying out your normal day, the test results may not reflect an accurate picture of your esophageal pH exposure.
3) Record events (i.e. meals and sleep) in the patient diary using the time of the receiver’s display. The endoscopy staff will review this with you before placement of the pH capsule.
4) During the pH study symptoms (Heartburn, Regurgitation, Chest Pain) can be recorded in a diary or automatically recorded by pressing the appropriate symptom button.
5) To confirm that the button has been pressed, a green indicator light remains lit for 3 seconds and a beep is heard if this feature is turned on.
6) If the receiver is too far from the bravo capsule, a beep will be heard for 30 seconds and the display will flash P1 or P2. Move the receiver to your breastbone until the beep stops and the P1 or P2 is not longer visible.
7) If you have any problems or questions during your study, please call our office at (650) 324-8881.
8) At the completion of your pH study, return the receiver and your diary to the WAVERLEY SURGERY CENTER 400 Forest Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94304 as instructed by the staff.
This information is intended for patients of Dr. Harvey Young only.
400 Forest Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (650) 324-0600
A. IMPORTANT
1) BLOOD THINNING DRUGS (Coumadin, Brilinta, Xarelto, Eliquis, Effient, Plavix, Pradaxa, Aggrenox, Lovenox, etc.) MUST BE STOPPED BEFORE THE PROCEDURE. Notify us immediately if you take any of these medications so our staff can give you detailed instructions on when to stop taking them.
2) Stop taking ALL of the following 5 days before procedure unless instructed by our staff:
a) Iron
b) Aspirin or aspirin products
c) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Motrin, Advil, Naprosyn, etc.)
3) Have a relative or friend drive you home (or take a taxi with you) after the procedure). You are NOT allowed to drive or take a taxi home unaccompanied after the procedure.
4) Notify us at least 7 days prior to the day of procedure if you have any of the following:
a) History of liver, kidney (dialysis), heart or lung diseases
b) Use of insulin
c) Excessive bleeding during previous surgery or dental extraction
d) Other special health care needs
e)Travel plans within 7 days after procedure
5) If you need to change your procedure time, please call us at (650) 324-8881 at least 48 business hours in advance. There is a $200 fee for late cancellations or missed appointments. This fee is not covered by insurance.
B. DAY OF UPPER ENDOSCOPY
1) Nothing to eat or drink (not even water) 6 hours before the procedure.
2) Take medicines on your regular schedule until 6 hours before the procedure, unless instructed by our staff. Remember: A-1 above.
3) Arrive 1 hour before your procedure time for nursing preparation at the WAVERLEY SURGERY CENTER 400 Forest Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94304.
C. BRAVO pH RECEIVER AND PATIENT DIARY
1) You will take the Bravo pH receiver and diary home for the next 48 or 96 hours after the endoscopy (as instructed by Dr. Young).
2) The purpose of pH monitoring is to monitor the frequency and duration of gastroesophageal reflux during a normal day. It is important that you eat, drink, work and exercise as you NORMALLY would. Without carrying out your normal day, the test results may not reflect an accurate picture of your esophageal pH exposure.
3) Record events (i.e. meals and sleep) in the patient diary using the time of the receiver’s display. The endoscopy staff will review this with you before placement of the pH capsule.
4) During the pH study symptoms (Heartburn, Regurgitation, Chest Pain) can be recorded in a diary or automatically recorded by pressing the appropriate symptom button.
5) To confirm that the button has been pressed, a green indicator light remains lit for 3 seconds and a beep is heard if this feature is turned on.
6) If the receiver is too far from the bravo capsule, a beep will be heard for 30 seconds and the display will flash P1 or P2. Move the receiver to your breastbone until the beep stops and the P1 or P2 is not longer visible.
7) If you have any problems or questions during your study, please call our office at (650) 324-8881.
8) At the completion of your pH study, return the receiver and your diary to the WAVERLEY SURGERY CENTER 400 Forest Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94304 as instructed by the staff.
This information is intended for patients of Dr. Harvey Young only.
