Preparation
Several preparations may be necessary before this procedure.
- No use of aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (e.g. ibuprofen, naproxen) for one week before the procedure;
- No food intake a few hours before the procedure;
- Routine blood tests (including clotting profile) must be completed two weeks before the biopsy;
- Suspension of blood anticoagulant medications;
- Antibiotic prophylaxis may be instituted.
Before the procedure is started, vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, temperature, etc.) may be taken. Then, depending on the nature of the biopsy, an intravenous line may be placed. Very anxious patients may want to be given sedation through this line. For patients with less anxiety, oral medication (Valium) can be prescribed to be taken before the procedure.
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