DIETARY CONCERNS:

• If your procedure is scheduled in the a.m., nothing by mouth after 12 midnight the night prior to the day of the procedure.
• For afternoon procedure, clear liquid breakfast, i.e. tea, broth, jell-o, apple juice.

CLOTHING:

• Wear comfortable shoes

MEDICATIONS (take/stop):

• Take all medications as usual.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE:

• 45 minutes to 1 hour.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCEDURE:

• An IV Heplock is started.
• The patient is then placed on the Tilt Table at 70 degrees for 45 minutes without the ability to shift their weight.

POST PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS:

• Hemodynamics are monitored with blood pressure, heart rate, and EKG.
• Consciousness level and arrhythmia are observed closely.

Will they require someone to bring them home? No.