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How should patients be prepared for immunoelectrophoresis?
This test requires a blood sample.
What are two reasons for performing a gastrostomy?
Gastrostomy is done because a patient temporarily or permanently needs to be fed directly through a tube in the stomach. This procedure can be done for: 1.Babies with birth abnormalities of the mouth, esophagus or stomach[e.g tracheal esophageal fistula] 2.Patients who cannot swallow correctly. 3.Patients who cannot take enough food by mouth to stay healthy. 4.Patients who often breath in food when eating.
How should patients be prepared for an analanine aminotransferase test?
No special preparations are necessary for this test.
What precautions need to be taken when doing a gastrostomy?
Gastrostomy is a relatively simple procedure. As with any surgery, patients are more likely to experience complications if they are smokers, obese, use alcohol heavily, or use illicit drugs. In addition, some prescription.
What is another term for gastrostomy?
Gastrostomy, also called gastrostomy tube (g-tube) insertion
What is the purpose of a gastrostomy?
Gastrostomy is performed because a patient temporarily or permanently needs to be fed directly through a tube in the stomach. Reasons for feeding by gastrostomy include birth defects of the mouth, esophagus, or stomach, and problems.
How should patients be prepared for a hyperbaric chamber?
No special preparation is needed to use a hyperbaric chamber other than educating patients about what to expect during treatment.
How should patients be prepared for a breast self-examination?
Before beginning a monthly BSE, a woman's breasts should be completely exposed.
How should patients be prepared for a thallium heart scan?
Patients should not drink alcoholic or caffeinated beverages, smoke tobacco, or ingest other nicotine products for 24 hours before the test. These substances can affect test results. Patients should also not eat anything.
How should patients be prepared for an eye muscle surgery?
Patients should make sure their doctors are aware of any medications that they are taking, even over-the-counter medications. Patients should not take aspirin, or any other blood-thinning medications for ten days prior to surgery.
What are reasons for performing a gastrostomy?
A gastrostomy is a procedure whereby a tube is inserted through the wall of the abdomen and into the stomach. Two reasons for performing a gastrostomy are for feeding or drainage.
How should patients be prepared for a transhepatic biliary catheterization?
The standard preoperative blood tests are performed. The patient should not eat or drink the day of the procedure.
