QUESTIONS TO BE ASKED TO A BIOPSY PATIENT.

  • Has there been any heart problems / Diabetes ?
  • Has the patient undergone by-pass surgery or any procedure like angioplasty?
  • Is he taking Disprin or Asprin or Warfarin ? (If yes, the patient should stop it four days prior to his appointment)
  • If patient is taking the above mentioned drugs, please get BT, CT, PT and INR studies prior to the procedure.

PRE-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROSTATIC BIOPSY

  • Patient to take a light liquid dinner on the previous night.
  • Tab Dulcolax - 2 tablets to be taken for two days prior to the procedure at bed time.
  • Tab Augmentin ( 1000 mg) 1-0-1 x 5 days to be started two days prior and to be continued 3 days after the procedure.
  • Inj Amikacin ( 500 mg) should be brought along with the patient on the day of the procedure.
  • Complete fasting for two hours prior to the procedure. Patient can have a cup of tea and a light breakfast two hours prior to the procedure
  • The patient must be accompanied by a relative or a responsible person.
  • All previous reports and the PSA studies should be brought along at the time of the procedure.
  • If in case of any doubt, feel free to call 26305567/68/69 (our clinic number)

INSTRUCTIONS POST BIOPSY

  • Complete bed rest for 24 hours.
  • Restricted movements for the next 24 hours
  • In case of fever, please inform the referring clinician concerned immediately.
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