Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests
Endoscopy, Sinus
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General
Synonym/Acronym:
N/A
Rationale
To facilitate diagnosis and treatment of recurring sinus infections or infections resulting from unresolved sinus infection, including incursion into the brain, eye orbit, or eyeball.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Those scheduled to have this procedure completed in surgery will be required to be NPO after midnight. The American Society of Anesthesiologists has fasting guidelines for risk levels according to patient status. More information can be located at www.asahq.org.
Normal Findings
- Normal soft tissue appearance.
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
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General
Synonym/Acronym:
N/A
Rationale
To facilitate diagnosis and treatment of recurring sinus infections or infections resulting from unresolved sinus infection, including incursion into the brain, eye orbit, or eyeball.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Those scheduled to have this procedure completed in surgery will be required to be NPO after midnight. The American Society of Anesthesiologists has fasting guidelines for risk levels according to patient status. More information can be located at www.asahq.org.
Normal Findings
- Normal soft tissue appearance.
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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