- RE: [NP-Clinical] Colonoscopy prep--HUMOR WARNING - Email foundinsubject -

Tue Aug 14 06:32:25 PDT 2007

Because most patient do not follow the plan completely  this is what the GI doc use. I have never ask why but I will call my GI NP friend and ask.  Go figure.  But 3 days is what we use.  At this point in time.  Because of the discussion I am going to look at the protocol closer and question the protocol after further investigation
Patricia T CFNP
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From: np-clinical-bounces at nurse.net [mailto:np-clinical-bounces at nurse.net]On Behalf Of Diana Galler
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 8:02 PM
To: NP Clinical
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You use 1 day of Dulcolax laxative PLUS 2 days of Go-lytely PLUS Mg Citrate PLUS a Fleets enema for a regular person?? I've never heard of that strenuous of a prep before!  Even the VA doesn't do that for regular patients-- this is the special prep for Spinal Cord Injury.  Our patients require extra prep due to slow GI transit time (up to 72 hours) but certainly very few other people should require that much. Most take only 1 liter of Go-lytely x1 for their prep. And, if they're using three days of prep, they should probably be starting their diet modification way before the day before the procedure.
Dena galler

Patricia.Thompson at hattiesburgclinic.com wrote:

Dena, looking at our GI workup for colonoscopy, most physicians and NP use the protocol  you stated with clear liquids only the day before the procedure.
Patricia T CFNP
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From: np-clinical-bounces at nurse.net [mailto:np-clinical-bounces at nurse.net]On Behalf Of Diana Galler
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 11:47 AM
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Subject: [SPAMMSG] - RE: [NP-Clinical] Colonoscopy prep--HUMOR WARNING - Email found insubject - Email found in subject

In our VA Spinal Cord Injury Center the Colonoscopy prep is a total of 10 days, usually requiring inpt admission for the last 3-5 days. Diet and medication restriction starts 10 days before the exam, the actual prep starts 3 days before and is as follows:

3 days before procedure:  Dulcolax laxative plus regular bowel program
2 days before procedure: Go-lytely plus regular bowel program
1 day before procedure: Go-Lytely plus Mg Citrate, plus regular bowel program
Day of procedure: Fleets enema

Despite all of this, a large number of our patients are still insufficiently cleaned out and the test (and repeat prep) has to be repeated. Thank goodness the patients only need to have this done every 5-10 years!

Dena Galler

Patricia.Thompson at hattiesburgclinic.com wrote:

Colon POW, that's a good one.  Ha* Ha* :}
Patricia T CFNP
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From: np-clinical-bounces at nurse.net [mailto:np-clinical-bounces at nurse.net]On Behalf Of Priscilla Merrill
Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2007 5:18 AM
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That IS hysterical and creates quite the visual. I can just see some kids out there trying this for Jackass Movie. What a gas.  Hope no one will come to blows over this discussion.  Like our past Secretary of State, Colon POW! 
You could also create a topical laxative in deodorant bottle that you insert rectally and call it Roll-on Colon.  Instead of Lo-Motil, it could be called Turbo or Turdo-Motil.  Or instead of Vinaigrette, Vine-grip or Vineg-RIP.  How about "Number 2 squared".

Priscilla the Punster

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From: np-clinical-bounces at nurse.net [mailto:np-clinical-bounces at nurse.net] On Behalf Of Kimberly Spering
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 10:17 PM
To: NP Clinical
Subject: Re: [NP-Clinical] Colonoscopy prep

THAT idea, Andy, gave me the best laugh in weeks!  Thanks!  :)

I'm sure that Priscilla will have fun with this one!  LOL~

Kim Spering

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From: Andy  <mailto:aec-618 at carolina.rr.com> Craig 
To: 'NP  <mailto:np-clinical at nurse.net> Clinical' 
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 9:34 PM
Subject: RE: [NP-Clinical] Colonoscopy prep

I always thought the name was curious, as there is nothing "light" about it--it's coming out almost before you finish drinking it!

I have my own idea for a bowel prep.  Remember those commercials promising "gentle overnight relief"?  This is none of those.  It is, however, predictable.

It will come as a prepackaged 2 part kit:

Part 1: Sodium Bicarb and water solution you drink

Part 2: Acetic acid (i.e., vinegar) enema

When they meet in the middle, it's sort of like that volcano you built in 7th grade science class.

I'm gonna name it "KABOOM!"

Results guaranteed or your money back!

Andy ;)

Just kidding!  Don't any of you lurkers out there go and try this!

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