PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS

To download instructions for procedures as an Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file, click the appropriate link below.

• Telemedicine Instructions

• CoVID Testing Procedure Prior to GI Procedures

Instructions for Procedures at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital GI Lab:

Upper Endoscopy

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Colonoscopy Instructions (6 alternate preparations listed below)

• SUPREP

• PLENVU

• CLENPIQ

• MoviPrep

• TriLyte

• OsmoPrep

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Instructions for Procedures at the 900 N Michigan Surgical Center:

Upper Endoscopy

Colonoscopy Instructions (6 alternate preparations listed below)

• SUPREP

• PLENVU

• CLENPIQ

• MoviPrep

• TriLyte

• OsmoPrep

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Other Instructions:

• Small Bowel Series

• Esophageal Manometry

• Anorectal Manometry

• Capsule Endoscopy

• Hemorrhoid Banding

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease Health Maintenance Guidelines

• Low FODMAP Diet

For an entertaining account of what the colonoscopy experience is like, read columnist Dave Barry's description below.

The Colonoscopy, by Dave Barry

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If you will need help with transportation home from the hospital after your procedure, please read this:
Transportation Information

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For an overview of the Northwestern GI Lab, please see the video below: