A colorectal surgeon has proposed a colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy procedure. The pre-op prep requires a low fibre diet plus picoprep. Why low fibre diet if you are trying to clear the bowel for a ... View answer

what are pre op screening tests? I am having a hip relacement. ... View answer

I have narrow angle and have been treated with iridotomy in my right eye. I sometimes experience a fluttering in my peripheral vision in that eye (both pre-op and post-op) ... View answer

I went for a pre op assessment today my ecg was abnormal what causes this ... View answer

My pre-op urinalysis indicated occasional bacteria. Is that normal? Do I need to be concerned? ... View answer

I took ghb yesterday the 25th of October I have a scheduled surgery on oct 31 st. I was told ghb only stays in your system for 2 hours. Plus I have pre-op EKG on Tuesday the 25th if there s an issue ... View answer

I have type II diabetes and was on pre-op bariatric surgery diet (high protein, no sugars, no carbs) when I had my pre-op lab work done my levels were Bun 140, Creatinine 2.3, and Potassium 5.6.... View answer

. My husband had a prostatectomy in January 2010. His PSA, within 3 months post-op was up to 33.5. It was 50 pre-op. All pre surgical biopsies were positive, surgical biopsy showed positive... View answer

A patient for laparoscopic appendectomy had a pre-op urinary catheter inserted (not sure why it was ... retention resulted form allergic reaction to latex in the pre-op foley catheter. Patient... View answer

Hi I had a pre op appointment yesterday and when they took my blood pressure it was 148/101 and ... person who did the pre op check said that it shouldn t be that high as I am on blood pressure... View answer