ERCP Instructions

ARRIVE ONE hour prior to your procedure. BRING A DRIVER; YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to drive or work the rest of the day as you will be considered impaired.

STOP COUMADIN/WARFARIN and PLAVIX 5 days in advance

STOP ELIQUIS and XARELTO 2 days in advance

STOP OZEMPIC/WEGOVY/MOUNJARO/ZEPBOUND 7 days in advance

 

DO TAKE blood pressure / heart/ breathing / seizure / Parkinson’s meds the morning of your test with a small sip of water between 6 and 7am.  ALL OTHERS CAN WAIT UNTIL AFTER THE PROCEDURE.

DIABETICS: INSULIN – take ½ your usual insulin the morning of your procedure. DIABETIC PILLS take them after your procedure.

YOU ARE TO HAVE NOTHING BY MOUTH TO EAT OR DRINK AFTER MIDNIGHT BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE EXCEPT WHAT IS IN THESE ORDERS.

***No ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES/SMOKING 24 Hours prior to procedure.***

 

ARRIVE 1.5 hours prior to your procedure. BRING A DRIVER; YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to drive or work the rest of the day as you will be considered impaired.

 

Leave all your jewelry at home (We are not responsible for loss). DO NOT wear any makeup or nail polish.  For any questions, please call the office at 740-449-2196.

*** CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE ***

WE RECOMMEND YOU DO NOT WEAR DENTURES. IF YOU MUST,  PLEASE MAKE SURE THEY CAN BE REMOVED EASILY

For any questions, please call the office at 740-449-2196.

*** CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE ***-