User's Manual

Performing Capsule Endoscopy Chapter 3
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 The MiroCam® Capsule endoscopy procedure will be complete
after 12 hours.
CAUTION
Patient should not touch the MiroCam® Receiver during the
MiroCam® Capsule endoscopy procedure. This may lead to
loss of image data.
CAUTION
During the MiroCam® Capsule endoscopy procedure the
SIG indicator should be green.
In this case, check data cable to ensure it is securely
inserted and check the sensor pads to ensure these are
fixed to the body.
3.5.10 During the Procedure
 After ingesting the MiroCam® Capsule Endoscope instruct the
patient to:
- Immediately report any episodes of abdominal pain,
nausea or vomiting, to the Nurse or Physician in charge.
- After ingesting the MiroCam® Capsule you may ingest
water, and only water. At least 250ml of water should be
ingested per hour.
- Four hours after swallowing the MiroCam® Capsule, you
will be permitted to resume a clear liquid diet. A clear
liquid diet includes water, clear broth, Jell-O, Sprite,
apple juice, and popsicles. No solid foods, milk or milk
products, or dark-colored liquids are allowed. A light diet
(e.g. applesauce, cereal, toast) can be resumed six
hours after the MiroCam® Capsule was swallowed.
- Do not touch or disturb the MiroCam® Receiver or get
them wet for the duration of the procedure. The
MiroCam® Receiver and sensors must remain on the
body for a period of 12 hours after ingestion of the
MiroCam® Capsule.