OGD counselling Flashcards
1
Q
focussed hx
A
abdo pain
indigestion
vomiting (haematemesis)
change in bowel habits (melaena)
weight loss
anorexia
2
Q
structure of OGD counselling
A
what do you know
before
during
after
3
Q
before
A
2wks - stop antacids
2 days - only eat plain food (no sauces etc eg plain chicken, clear soup)
1 day - drink the sachets provided, expect diarrhoea to empty your bowels dw
8hrs - no food
4hrs - NBM
4
Q
during (time, anaesthetics, procedure)
A
takes 15 mins
midazolam sedative/lidocaine spray
air passed through tube - bloated
width of little finger
5
Q
benefits & risks of OGD
A
visualise stomach +/- biopsies +/- treat
bleeding, infection, sore throat, perforation (<1/1000)
6
Q
after
A
no driving/alcohol for 24hrs
keep someone with you for 24hrs
