Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Post-procedure Advice During the procedure, you have received sedation (medication that makes you sleepy). Please follow these instructions to help you recover safely.
Rest
The following items are recommended for your care during the next 24 hours:
Please take your medication as prescribed.
• Do not drive or operate heavy machinery for the next 8 to 24 hours. • Do not consume any alcoholic beverages for 24 hours. • Do not make any important decisions within 24 hours. Diet You may resume your regular diet unless instructed otherwise. • Take small, frequent meals, instead of 3 big meals a day. • Avoid spicy and sour foods. e.g. Curry, Tom Yam Soup. • Avoid fruits that are acidic e.g.Oranges and Lemon.
It is best that you rest for the remainder of the day. Medication
Common after-effects of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): include: • Mild sore throat - Treatment is not necessary and you will recover after a few days. However, you can relieve the soreness with a saltwater gargle. • Abdominal bloating - This is usually mild and will resolve gradually. • Drowsiness - This is due to the sedative used and it will wear off gradually. You are advised to rest at home.
• Pain relief - Take your medication according to the dose and schedule, as prescribed by the doctor. - OR, you may take your usual pain relief medication. General Advice 1. Please call our KTPH Contact Centre at 6555 8000 if you need to change your appointment date.
4. For emergency after working hours, please proceed to the Emergency Department at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital if you develop the following conditions: • Fever above 38 degree Celsius •
Severe abdominal pain
2. If you have any concerns, please contact the clinic during office hour: ☐ General Surgery Clinic: 6602 3031 ☐ Gastroenterology Clinic: 6602 3052 3. You may also contact our main line at 6555 8000 for enquiries after office hours.
Yishun Health is a network of medical institutions and health facilities of the National Healthcare Group. Admiralty Medical Centre • (65) 6807 8000 • www.admiraltymedicalcentre.com.sg Khoo Teck Puat Hospital • (65) 6555 8000 • www.ktph.com.sg Yishun Community Hospital • (65) 6807 8800 • www.yishuncommunityhospital.com.sg The information is correct at the time of printing and subject to revision without further notice.
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