OSPIDÉAL NAOIMH SÉAMAS ST. JAMES S HOSPITAL Ospidéal Naomh Séamus, Sráid Shéamais, Baile Átha Cliath 8. St. James s Hospital, James s Street, Dublin 8. + 353 1 410 3000 xxx.stjames.ie Endoscopy Unit Route 2 Phase 1H (Main Hospital) Tel: 01 4284185 E-Mail: endoscopy@stjames.ie MRN: Dear Patient, An appointment has been made for you to have a(n) on in the Endoscopy Unit, Route 2. Please note that this time is your registration time; do not arrive before this time. You will be called in order of your scheduled time and not in the order of your arrival. Due to unavoidable circumstances delays may occur. Expect to be in the Unit for between 4-6 hours. If you cannot attend this appointment or wish to reschedule please contact 01-4284185 or email: endoscopy@stjames.ie as soon as possible. Please bring this letter and a list of your current medications to your appointment. Yours Sincerely, Endoscopy Secretary For details of clinic location and other relevant information
Information for patients attending the Endoscopy Unit Location: The Endoscopy Unit is located on Route 2 on the ground floor of the Main Hospital. Opening times: The unit is open Monday Friday from 08:00 17:00 hours. To cancel your appointment To reschedule your appointment If you require an interpreter for your procedure Please contact: 01-4284185 or 01-4103625 or Email: endoscopy@stjames.ie If you have a medical query regarding your colonoscopy appointment Please contact the colonoscopy nurse: 01-416 2137 or Email: colonoscopynurse@stjames.ie If you have a medical query regarding any other Endoscopy procedure Please contact the Endoscopy nurse: 01-416 2430 or Email: endoscopynurses@stjames.ie If you have been an in-patient in Tallaght Hospital anytime from September 2015 please let us know by phoning 01 4162430 or email: endoscopynurses@stjames.ie as you may need to be tested for CRE carriage. Hospital Charges: Please bring your medical card or medical insurance details with you to your appointment. For non-medical card holders there is a Statutory Hospital Charge of 75.00 (payment will not be taken on the day, an invoice will be sent to you by post). Car Parking: Access to the hospital by car is via the St. James s Street entrance only. Patients and visitors should use the underground car park off Junction 2. This car park provides internal access, by lift or stairs, to the Main Hospital Concourse. Bus: The Dublin Bus Route 123 passes through the hospital grounds and stops near the main hospital entrance. From the city centre, buses 40 and 13 stop at the James s Street entrance. The 68 stops on the South Circular Road close to the Rialto Gate entrance. For more information see: www.dublinbus.ie Luas: The Red Line between Tallaght and Connolly Station has three stops adjacent to the hospital. The James s stop is at the James s Street entrance. The Rialto and Fatima stops are nearby. This line also serves Heuston and Connolly Stations. For more information visit www.luas.ie Train Services: Heuston station is located in close proximity to St. James s Hospital, servicing the following routes: Cork, Tralee, Limerick, Waterford, Ballina/Westport, Galway and intermediary stations. For more information visit www.irishrail.ie
CONSENT You will find a Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE/CJD) Exposure Assessment Form as part of the information which has been sent out to you. Please ensure you read this form carefully, fill it in, sign and date it and bring the form with you for your appointment. The Doctor will sign the consent form for the procedure with you prior to your procedure once you understand and agree to the procedure. WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE PROCEDURE? A nurse will stay with you throughout the examination. A throat spray will be given to numb your throat. You will lie on your left side. Conscious Sedation will be given if desired. A plastic and flexible mouthpiece will be placed between your teeth, this helps to keep your mouth slightly open to enable the tube to be passed. During the test, air will be put into the stomach which enables a better view. Because of this you may feel some discomfort or a bloating sensation during the procedure. The Endoscope does not in any way interfere with your breathing, you can breathe normally. Biopsies (small pieces of tissue) may be taken during your procedure for further examination in the laboratory. Polypectomies may be carried out to remove polyps which are growths in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract by using biopsy instruments. A repeat procedure may be required if polyps are found depending on the laboratory results. The examination usually takes between 10-15 minutes. Following your procedure you will be brought to the recovery area. FOLLOWING THE EXAMINATION If you have not received sedation you may go home unescorted as soon as follow up instructions have been given by the nurse. If you have received sedation you will be observed in the recovery area for at least one hour until the effects of the sedation have worn off. The nurse looking after you will call your escort home at this point and inform them of the exact time you will be ready to be collected. You are NOT allowed to drive or travel home unaccompanied for you own safety. When you have sufficiently recovered you will receive a light snack. (Tea/Coffee and biscuits). A nurse will speak with you prior to discharging you and go through your procedure results. Urgent follow up appointments will be arranged before you leave the unit otherwise an appointment will be posted out to you if needed. You will be provided with a follow-up care information leaflet. PRE ASSESSMENT NURSE If you have a medical query prior to your procedure please call (01) 416 2430 and you will be able to speak with a nurse. Patient Information Leaflet OGD/Upper Endoscopy An upper endoscopy allows the doctor to examine the lining of the upper part of your gastrointestinal tract. This includes the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum (first part of the small bowel). The Doctor will insert a thin flexible tube called an Endoscope through your mouth. Please note: the time on your appointment letter is the time to register at the reception desk; not your procedure time. Medical procedures can vary greatly in time therefore delays may occur. Other delays may occur due to circumstances beyond our control.
PREPARATION REQUIRED FOR THE EXAMINATION Your stomach needs to be empty for this procedure, so please do not eat or drink 6 hours before your appointment time. For morning appointments please do not eat or drink after midnight For afternoon appointments please do not eat after midnight and do not drink after 07:00 am on the day of your procedure. If you have a known Bleeding Disorder and attend the NCHCD in St. James Hospital please ensure you contact the Centre on (01) 416 2141. This is to make them aware of the date of your procedure to organise any pre procedure treatment if necessary. If you are under 16 years of age you must be accompanied by your parent or guardian. They will be required to give written consent to the procedure being carried out on you. If you are having sedation for your procedure it is essential that you can provide a telephone number and name of a friend /relative who we may contact to collect you following your procedure, otherwise your procedure may be cancelled. Going home by Taxi on your own is not allowed following sedation. Please do not bring valuables with you on the day of the examination i.e. jewellery or money. Please remove all nail polish/shellac/ two-week manicure from your finger nails prior to attending for your procedure. WILL YOU BE SEDATED? Many patients choose to have the test performed without sedation, with a local anaesthetic spray to the throat used instead. The advantage of having no sedation is that you can go home unattended shortly after the test. Otherwise the procedure will be performed under conscious sedation. WHAT IS CONSCIOUS SEDATION? Conscious sedation is a combination of medicines to help you relax and block pain. An injection is given into a vein to make you feel relaxed and sleepy, but not unconscious. This means you may or may not be aware of the procedure. Patients who receive conscious sedation are usually able to speak and respond to verbal cues throughout the procedure. This allows patients to communicate any discomfort they experience to the endoscopist. Generally no discomfort should be experienced. You will be monitored for signs of discomfort and your level of sedation will be adjusted if necessary. A brief period of amnesia may cause you to completely forget the procedure. MEDICATIONS (TABLETS) Please bring a list of your medication with you on the day of your procedure. Take essential medication (including inhalers and nebulisers) with a small amount of water on the day of your procedure. If you are allergic to any medication please ensure you have the name of the medicine you are allergic to. Please inform nurse on the day of your procedure of any allergies you may have. If you are taking any PPI (tablets for acid in the tummy) e.g. Nexium, Omeprazole, Pantup, Protium, please stop taking them for 10 days prior to your examination unless you have known Barrett s Oesophagus. If you take Aspirin please ensure you do not take it on the morning of your procedure. If you take any other blood thinning tablets i.e. Plavix/ Clopidogrel/ Effient/ Brilique/ Warfarin/ Dabigatran/ Xarelto/ Eliquis please contact the pre assessment nurse on (01) 4162137 at least 10 days prior to your procedure for advice. If you are a Diabetic please contact the Diabetic centre you attend or your GP/ practice nurse. They will give you advice re taking your diabetes medication whilst preparing/fasting for your procedure. RISKS The risks associated with this test are rare but can include complications such as perforation, bleeding and reactions to medications. These complications may require urgent treatment and even surgical intervention (an operation). The Doctor performing your procedure will explain the risks associated with the procedure as part of the consent process.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE THIS SECTION NOW; IT WILL BE COMPLETED BY YOUR DOCTOR/HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ON THE DAY OF YOUR PROCEDURE (Who has the appropriate knowledge of the proposed procedure) ST. JAMES S HOSPITAL CONSENT FOR ENDOSCOPY 1 An information sheet about the proposed investigation and/or treatment has been provided and understood? Yes Name: MRN: DOB: Consultant: COMPLETE OR ATTACH AN ADDRESSOGRAPH LABEL 2 I confirm that I have explained the following terms, which in my judgement are suited to the understanding of the patient and/or to parent(s) or guardians of the patient: The type of procedure or proposed investigation and/or treatment Benefits of the proposed investigation and/or treatment; Risks associated with the proposed investigation and/or treatment Potential for blood transfusion/other intervention as deemed medically necessary Requirement for sedation and associated risks Alternative treatment options, including no treatment Utilisation of imaging in diagnosis and/or treatment and possible storage of images for research and teaching Reason for TSE exposure questionnaire (must be completed) DOCTOR S/HEALTH PROFESSIONAL S SIGNATURE Dr/PROF/Mr/Ms Date:. SIGNATURE OF PATIENT or PARENT/GURRDIAN. Date:. SIGNATURE OF INTERPRETER/OTHER. Date:
ST. JAMES S HOSPITAL TSE FORM Name: MRN: DOB: Endoscopy Unit TRANSMISSIBLE SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHIES (TSE) / CJD* *Creutzfeldt Jacob Disease Human Form of Mad Cow Disease EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT FORM (Please circle appropriate answer)- if you are uncertain of any answer, leave the question unanswered and speak in confidence to your GP, doctor or nurse). 1) Have you ever been told that you may be at risk of CJD*? Yes No 2) Has anyone in your family had CJD*? Yes No 3) Did you have brain surgery or an operation on your spine # before 1994? Yes No 4) If yes to question 3: were you told donor graft material was used for your surgery? Yes No 5) Did you receive growth hormone before 1985? Yes No 6) Have you ever received UK sourced plasma factor concentrate from 1980 to 2001 (as used for bleeding disorders)? #Doctor to assess if dura mater graft was used Yes No If you answer yes to any question please contact the clinical nurse manager in the Endoscopy Unit (01) 416210 or the Sterivigilance nurse (01) 4103379/or (01) 410300 & bleep 497 prior to your appointment Patient Signature: Date:
Medication Advice If you have stopped Warfarin for this procedure your Endoscopist advises that you restart your Warfarin on: Follow Up Process A copy of your report/results of your OGD today will be sent to your GP or referring Doctor tomorrow by our clerical staff. If you had a biopsy or biopsies taken today they will be sent to the laboratory here in the hospital to be processed. It usually takes about 3 weeks for the results to be ready. The Endoscopist who performed your procedure today will review these biopsy results once they are available and will then arrange the appropriate follow up for you. This may mean: You will need to attend for an Out-Patient Appointment You may need to have a repeat procedure Your biopsy results will be sent to your GP or the Doctor that referred you to us for your procedure This follow up will be arranged by us in the Endoscopy Unit and you will be informed of the follow up that you require. Important Information For Patients Following OGD/Upper Endoscopy You may contact the Staff in the Endoscopy Unit weekdays 09:00-17:00 if you require any further advice/assistance: Medical queries: (01) 4162137 Clerical queries: (01) 4284185 Email (Medical or Clerical): endoscopy@stjames.ie Please note email is the best way to contact us
) Instructions Following your Procedure Today 1. You have received sedation for your procedure; one of the side effects of this sedation is that you may not remember having had the procedure today, this is normal 2. It can take 24 hours for the effects of sedation to wear off completely so it is important you go home and rest for the remainder of the day and adhere strictly to the following advice: DO NOT DRIVE DO NOT OPERATE MACHINERY DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL DO NOT SIGN IMPORTANT/LEGAL PAPERS DO NOT LOOK AFTER CHILDREN OR DEPENDANTS ALONE 3. You may drink at: 4. You may eat at: 5. You may have a sore throat; this is common and will usually pass without special treatment. 6. You may experience some abdominal cramps and wind after your test and this will usually pass without any special treatment. If you Experience Problems Please contact your GP or Emergency Department if you experience any of the following symptoms and bring this leaflet with you: Persistent chest or abdominal pain Difficulty breathing Persistent nausea and vomiting Vomiting of blood Passing of dark stools or blood Persistent weakness or clammy feeling Follow Up Arrangements The Endoscopist who performed your procedure will review your biopsy results once available and schedule the appropriate follow which may mean: You will require a repeat procedure on:- Further investigations will be arranged: An appointment will be posted to you to attend the Out Patients Department/Private Rooms: You have been discharged back to the care of your GP