Re: ? re: Two Proceedures

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Yes, I am very familiar with PH probes and the Endoscopy procedure. If they

wanted to, the could technically do the Endoscopy first and then set the

probe after the endoscopy is over. The Endoscopy is a sedation procedure,

but the PH probe isn't necessarily. They will sedate older children because

placing it can be difficult. She will need to be NPO for about 8 hours

without solids (including milk and Orange Juice, Hot Chocolate any

smoothies) Then, she can have regular juice and water up to 4 hours prior

to the procedure (HI-C, juicey juice...etc) The reason for the solid is due

to the sedation.

They usually don't admit patients unless they feel the parents will not be

very accurate with the probe information. Not only do you have to " push a

button " , but there is also a form to fill out so they know what Zoe was

doing as that time. Every minute needs to be counted to try to diagnose the

probelem. Don't be to disappointed if the do the probe and it comes back

fine. The probe is not very accurate, but the Endocsopy may help when they

take tissue samples. The probe may be a little uncomfortable because of

it's placement. We used to try to keep them occupied with toys. Usually

after an hour or teo tjhey stop trying to pull it out, but some babies and

children need to have elbow restraints so they don't pull it out.

The endosocopy is not uncomfortable, and children recover quickly from

anesthesia. I think the whole Endoscopy procedure is between 20 minutes and

45 minutes varying on procedure being done. It is an outpatient procedure

and she can be back home in less than 4 hours if she drinks immediately

after the procedure. If you have any more questions please email.

Jay mom to Mathieu

Hi all,

Zoe is going in for two procedures next month and I am wondering if anyone

out there can tell me what to expect.

1) 24 hour PH Probe - the doctor told us that this involves a wire that runs

through the nose, down the back of the throat and the probe hangs at the

bottom of the esophagus where the stomach starts. She said that some kids

are hospitalized and some are not but we will have to get the final answer

from the GI doctor. She did say that since Zoe will probably not eat during

this time that she should be hospitalized. I think this two-year-old will be

hell on wheels with a wire down her nose. What are your experiences?

2) Scope and biopsies of the esophagus and stomach. I know that this

requires sedation but does it hurt? Does she have to stay in the hospital?

What are your experiences?