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Providing “Good Help to those in Need”, our Hospital is one of 5 in Ireland comprising the Bon Secours Health System, which is the largest private healthcare provider in Ireland.  \nOur goal is to ensure we continue to provide Advanced Medicine and Exceptional Care. We pride ourselves in our ethos that you the patient are at the very center of all we do. This ethos originated from our founders, “The Sisters of Bon Secours”, whose purpose was “providing car to all who suffer and give them a reason to live and a reason to hope”.  \nBon Secours Hospital Tralee  02  \nEndoscopy  \nOverview  \nColonoscopy  \nA colonoscopy is a procedure that allows the doctor to look directly into the large bowel (colon).  \nGastroscopy  \nA gastroscopy is a procedure that allows the doctor to look at the lining of the oesophagus, the stomach and the first part of the small intestine.  \nSigmoidoscopy  \nA sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic test used to check the sigmoid colon, which is the lower part of the colon or large intestine.  \nBronchoscopy  \nA bronchoscopy is a procedure which allows the doctor to look directly into the windpipe (trachea) and airways (bronci) in your lungs.  \nERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangion-panctratography)  \nAllows the doctor to take detailed pictures of the pancreas and bile ducts (ducts that connect the liver, gall bladder and pancreas to the small bowel).  \nBon Secours Hospital Tralee  \n03  \nPreparing for your  \nEndoscopy Procedure  \n Make a list of what to take to hospital with you.  \n Please contact your health insurance to determine the type of cover you have for your endoscopy procedure.  \n Please follow the instructions sent out to you from your consultant regarding the times from when you need to start fasting from food and fluid. This will vary depending on your specific procedure and time of admission.  \n Having food or liquid in your stomach when you are under sedation can cause serious complications.  \n Ensure you have a responsible adult available to collect you from hospital and stay with you for 24 hours following sedation. You will not be allowed take a taxi, bus, train or walk home on your own.  \n The person collecting you will be required to sign you out from the endoscopy ward.  \n For 24 hours post sedation someone must stay with you.  \n Also 24 hours post sedation you are not permitted to drive, operate machinery, ride a bike, cook or take alcohol.  \n It is advisable not to undertake any physical activity.  \n Your short-term memory may be impaired for 48 hours after sedation. You should not make important business decisions or sign legal documents during this period.  \nBon Secours Hospital Tralee  04  \nConsent  \nYou will sign a consent form prior to the procedure outlining the procedure that is being performed, risks, benefits, and alternatives to the procedure.  \nIf you are under 16 years of age your parents or guardian will be required to sign the consent form.  \nIf for any reason you are unable to attend foryour endoscopy procedure, please contact the consultant secretary to cancel and reschedule a date that is more suitable for ","cbCaimkPcq3EqKS1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimkPcq3EqKS1","pdf",4565633,"English","# Endoscopy Overview\n## Colonoscopy\n## Gastroscopy\n## Sigmoidoscopy\n## Bronchoscopy\n## ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangion-panctratography)\n# Preparing for your Endoscopy Procedure\n## Consent\n## Other things to consider before your Endoscopy Procedure\n### Infections\n### Cosmetics\n### Skin\n### Blood Thinners\n### Patients with Diabetes\n### Pacemaker/other Cardiac Implantable devices\n# Preparation Days & Instructions if having a Colonoscopy\n## Instructions","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of an endoscopy, and what does a colonoscopy involve?\",\"answer\":\"An endoscopy allows the doctor to look directly at specific parts of the body. 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