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Chapter 5 Capsule Endoscope Procedures
OLYMPUS CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM
Confirming excretion of the capsule endoscope
Familiarize the patient with the following “Caution for Capsule Endoscopy
Patients”.
The capsule endoscope contains metal parts. Instruct the
patient to stay away from equipment (i.e. MRI equipment) for
which wearing of metallic objects is prohibited while the
capsule endoscope is in the patient’s body.
If the excretion of the capsule endoscope has not been
confirmed, attempt to locate the capsule endoscope within
the patient’s body by X-ray examination.
1. The capsule endoscope will be excreted with the patient’s feces.
2. Confirm that the capsule endoscope has been excreted.
Cleaning and storing the equipment
For instructions on cleaning and storing the equipment, refer to Chapter 7, “Care
Storage and Disposal” on page 230.