By entering the coding or chip into the glucose meter, the meter will be calibrated to that batch of test strips. However, if this process is carried out incorrectly, the meter reading can be up to 4 mmol/L (72 mg/dL) inaccurate.
If you're having keyhole surgery (laparoscopy), the endoscope will be inserted into a small incision your surgeon makes in your skin. An endoscopy usually takes between 15 and 60 minutes, depending on what it's being used for.
You will need to check in at least 45 minutes before your actual planned EGD start time to allow for registration and admission to the Southwest Endoscopy Center (Mercy Regional Medical Center requires check in 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time), changing into a medical gown in a private preparation area, a preprocedure nursing assessment, placement of an IV line to allow administration of sedatives during your procedure, and a presedation physician assessment of your general ...