Definition. Internal document that (1) outlines an organization's overall direction, philosophy, and purpose, (2) examines its current status in terms of its strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats (see SWOT Analysis), (3) sets long-term objectives, and (4) formulates short-term tactics to reach them.
You'll be taken to a recovery area to sit or lie quietly after your endoscopy. You may stay for an hour or so. This allows your health care team to monitor you as the sedative begins to wear off. Once you're at home, you may experience some mildly uncomfortable signs and symptoms after endoscopy, such as:
An upper endoscopy usually takes 20 to 30 minutes to complete. Before the procedure begins, you will take off your shirt and put on a hospital gown. If you wear dentures, you may be asked to remove them.