Enteroclysis Prep
Department of Radiology, 319-398-6050
PREPARATION:
Day 1
| 7:30 am (breakfast) |
Clear liquid diet: water, coffee, tea, clear jello, 7-Up, orange or grape punch (not juice), and broth. |
| 8:30-11:30 am |
One glass (8 oz.) water or clear liquid per hour. |
| 12:00 noon (lunch) |
Clear liquid diet. |
| 4:30 pm |
One bottle (10 oz.) chilled magnesium citrate (please consult your physician if you have kidney disease). |
| 5:30 pm |
One glass water or clear liquid. |
| 6:00 pm (supper) |
Clear liquid diet. |
| 6:30 pm |
Two Dulcolax tablets (Bisacodyl = Dulcolax) |
| 7:00-11:00 pm |
One glass water or clear liquid per hour. |
| After midnight |
Do not eat or drink anything. |
Day 2 – Day of Exam
No breakfast.
Please note: This prep is for any individual age 14 years and older. For patients under 14 years, contact the Radiology Department for special instructions.
If you have any questions regarding the prep or your scheduled time of appointment, call the Radiology Department.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
- If you are routinely following a special diet (e.g., diabetic), consult your doctor concerning your diet for this colon study.
- X-ray examination during pregnancy should be limited so that a developing baby will not be exposed to unnecessary radiation. The need for your study should be discussed with your doctor:
- if it will be more than 10 days after the beginning of your last menstrual period, unless birth control methods are used, or
- if you are, or think you may be pregnant. Your doctor may consult with a radiologist about examinations during pregnancy.
- If you have questions about medications, call your doctor or the Radiology Department.
- During the exam, the radiologist may wish to inject a bowel relaxant for further evaluation of the bowel.
- Drink plenty of liquids for several days following the procedure. A mild laxative may be taken if you are easily constipated. You may return to your normal diet unless other tests have been ordered.
OUTPATIENT REGISTRATION:
Please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. Park in the Mercy Medical Center Parking Ramp, located at the corner of 8th Street and 8th Avenue SE. You must register PRIOR to your procedure. Upon entering the hospital, proceed to Ground (G) level and follow the signs to “Registration.” After 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or on the weekends, proceed to Ground (G) level and follow the signs to the “Emergency Department” and register there. After registering, follow the signs to “Radiology (X-Ray)”, also located on Ground (G) level.
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