For your comfort and safety, intravenous sedation will be administered during your procedure under the guidance of a board certified Anesthesiologist with Mobile Anesthesiologists, LLC. Sedation allows patients to experience a pain free examination with little or no memory of the procedure.
Before your procedure, you will meet your Anesthesiologist in the pre-operative room. At that time, they will answer any questions you may have. You will then be wheeled into the procedure room, assisted by a Mobile Anesthesia nurse. The nurse will connect a heart monitor, apply a blood pressure cuff and place a cannula in your nose to supply oxygen. Once the physician is ready to begin the procedure, the Anesthesiologist will administer the sedation. Your vitals will be monitored throughout the procedure, by the Anesthesiologist, the Gastroenterologist, and the Midwest Endoscopy nurse.
After your procedure has been completed, you will be wheeled into a recovery room to be monitored by a nurse. Most patients wake up quickly, and will be provided a light snack and something to drink. At this time, your driver may be invited back into the recovery room if you would like. Your physician will come out to discuss the results with you before you are discharged home.
*Please be aware that some hemorrhoid bandings do not require sedation, and may be done in the pre-operative room. Other hemorrhoid bandings are performed in the procedure room. *
WHAT TO EXPECT OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS:
You may experience one or more of the following side effects from sedation immediately after the procedure and over the next 24 hours:
- Dizziness, lightheadedness or drowsiness. You should try to rest for the remainder of the day. Your physician will advise you on your activity level.
- Lack of coordination or ability to concentrate.
- Nausea and vomiting. Slowly advance your diet. Some patients may need to start simple with just liquids such as broth or juice. However, other patients may be able to advance to a more liberal diet, based on how they feel.
- Your throat may be sore if you had an upper endoscopy (EGD). This should subside within 24 hours. You can use throat lozenges if needed.
FOR 24 HOURS AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE, DO NOT:
- Drive a car or operate any machinery or power tools.
- Perform strenuous activities like lifting heavy items.
- Drink any alcoholic beverages, including beer.
- Take any sedatives, antihistamines or sleeping pills.
- Take any drugs not prescribed or approved by your physician.
- Make any important decisions or sign any important papers or documents.
*If you have any problems breathing, chest pain, fever, persistent nausea or vomiting, excessive bleeding or persistent pain not relieved by simple pain medication, or any other problems related to your procedure or anesthesia, please call the office immediately at 630-527-6450 or dial 911.*
