Recommendations for Some Procedures
Recommendations for Polisomnography
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Wash your hair the same day with soap and do not use oils, gel or fixatives. If you have long hair, do not make a braid or pick it up and, please, do not use hair extensions either.
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Hair must be completely dry.
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On the day of the exam remember to get up at 6:00 am and not sleep during the day.
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On the day of the study, you should not drink beverages containing caffeine, such as caffeinated soda, coffee and tea.
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The patient must bring pajamas or comfortable clothes to perform the exam.
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Bring pajamas or comfortable clothes.
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Bring toiletries.
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Men should not attend with a beard.
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Administer the usual medication unless the referring physician orders to suspend some type of medication, take a list of all medications (doses and schedules) you take to the sleep laboratory.
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You can eat before and after the procedure, however, you should eat soft foods that do not cause sleep problems, you should try not to eat too late.
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Do not attend the exam with cough, fever, flu, diarrhea, or any symptoms that prevent it from being performed.
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The patient must be completely free of accessories, chains, rings, watch, etc.
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At the time of the test if there is any device that emits-receive signals such as radio or cell phone, it must be turned off, to ensure there is no interference.
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IF YOU COME FOR POLISOMNOGRAPHY WITH CPAP: bring results from the previous polysomnography.
Recommendations for Videotelemetry
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Bring current service authorization and medical history.
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The patient must have a permanent companion during the study.
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Wash your hair the same day with soap and do not use oils, gel or fixatives. If you have long hair, do not make a braid or pick it up and, please, do not use hair extensions either.
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Hair must be completely dry.
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On the day of the exam remember to get up at 5:00 am and do not sleep during the day.
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Before and during the study, you should not drink beverages containing caffeine, such as caffeinated soda, coffee and tea.
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Bring pajamas or comfortable clothes.
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Bring toiletries.
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Women should not bring makeup in general.
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Administer the usual medication unless the referring physician orders to suspend some type of medication, take a list of all medications (doses and schedules) you take to the sleep laboratory.
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You can eat before and after the procedure.
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Do not attend the exam with cough, fever, flu, diarrhea, or any symptoms that prevent it from being performed.
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The patient must be completely free of accessories, chains, rings, watch, etc.
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At the time of the test if there is any device that emits-receive signals such as radio or cell phone, it must be turned off, to ensure there is no interference.
Recommendations for Digital Electroencephalogram
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Bring current service authorization and medical history.
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Overnight for children up to 12 years old - The night before they should put them to bed at the usual time and get them up at 3:00 am and not let them sleep until the exam is done.
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Overnight children for over 12 years - The night before they should go to bed at 12:00 am and get them up at 5:00 am and not sleep until the exam.
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Wash your hair the same day with soap and do not use oils, gel or fixatives. If you have long hair, do not make a braid or pick it up and, please, do not use hair extensions either.
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Hair must be completely dry.
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On the day of the study, you should not drink beverages containing caffeine, such as caffeinated soda, coffee and tea.
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Administer the usual medication unless the referring physician orders to suspend some type of medication, take a list of all medications (doses and schedules) you take to the sleep laboratory.
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You can eat before and after the procedure.
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The patient must be completely free of accessories, chains, rings, watch, etc.
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At the time of the test if there is any device that emits-receive signals such as radio or cell phone, it must be turned off, to ensure there is no interference.
Recommendations for Spirometry or Flow Curve Pre And Post Broncodilatadores
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Bring authorization with current date and medical history.
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DO NOT use inhalers the night before.
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DO NOT drink dark drinks from the previous night (No coffee, milo, chocolate, coffee in milk, milo in milk, chocolate in milk, soda, or tea).
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You can eat normal, except dark drinks mentioned above.
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Take your normal medication except theophylline (in case you take it).
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If you use salbutamol, you must bring it for the exam.
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If you have a surgery less than 1 month, please cancel the appointment.
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If you use oxygen you must bring your nasal cannula.
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Be 15 minutes before the appointment time to complete the billing process.
Recommendations for Test of Bronomotricity with Exercise and Monitoring
(6-minute Walk)
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Bring authorization with current date and medical history.
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Eat light before exam time.
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Do not stop the medications you use daily.
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Must come in comfortable clothes (sweatshirt and tennis).
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Do not exercise two hours before taking the exam.
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If you use oxygen you must bring your nasal cannula.
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Be 15 minutes before the appointment time to complete the billing process.
Recommendations for Bronomotricity Test with Exercise and Monitoring
(Electrical Band Test)
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Bring authorization with current date and medical history.
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Must come in comfortable clothes (sweatshirt and tennis).
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DO NOT exercise two hours before taking the exam.
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DO NOT use inhalers from the previous night.
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DO NOT drink dark drinks from the previous night (no coffee, milo, chocolate, coffee with milk, milo with milk, chocolate with milk, soda, or tea).
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DO NOT Smoke.
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You can eat normal, except dark drinks.
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If you use salbutamol, you must bring it.
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Take your normal medication, except theophylline (in case you take it).
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If you have a surgery less than 1 month, please cancel this appointment.
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Be 15 minutes before the appointment time to complete the billing process.
Recommendations for Pulmonary Volumes-Carbon Monoxide Diffusion Capacity
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Bring authorization with current date and medical history.
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DO NOT use inhalers the night before.
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DO NOT drink dark drinks from the previous night (No coffee, milo, chocolate, coffee with milk, milo with milk, chocolate with milk, soda, or tea).
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DO NOT Smoke.
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You can eat normal, except dark drinks.
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If using oxygen bring nasal cannula.
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If you use salbutamol, you must bring it.
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Take your normal medication except theophylline (in case you take it).
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Bring a recent blood count (up to 8 days in advance) (Applies for dissemination capacity).
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Be 15 minutes before the appointment time to complete the billing process
Recommendations for Valuation of Cardiac and/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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Bring authorization with current date and medical history.
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Bring results of the test performed.
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Be 15 minutes before the appointment time to complete the billing process.
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Please come to the appointment with enough time.
Recommendations for Integral Respiratory Therapy
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Bring authorization with current date and medical history.
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Bring the inhalers you are using.
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If using oxygen bring nasal cannula.
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If you were formulated a special medication for nebulization you must buy it and bring it.
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If you were sent fogging you must bring or buy the micronebulizer kit, which you can purchase at our facilities for a value of $ 7,000 thousand pesos.
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Be 15 minutes before the appointment time to complete the billing process.
Recommendations for Tuberculine Test
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Bring authorization with current date and medical history.
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Do not consume liquor the night before.
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You must bring 1 face mask and put it on from the moment you enter the IPS (HPI) until you leave, if you come with a companion, they must also use it.
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Do not consume caffeine the night before.
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The results of the exam will be 72 hours after the exam, on the day of the application the time and date for reading will be indicated.
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Be 15 minutes before the appointment time to complete the billing process.
Recommendations for Pneumology Consultation
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Bring authorization with current date and medical history.
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Bring test results performed.
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Be 15 minutes before the appointment time to complete the billing process.
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Please come to the appointment with enough time.