Allocations
To ensure the examination is planned as effectively as possible, we ask that the referring doctor submit a written referral.
- Administrative details (full personal details, telephone number, health insurance including insurance number)
- Medical details (indication, clinical question, comorbidities, medication (antiplatelet agents, (N)OAK, GLP-1 analogues), any contraindications)
- Coagulation parameters (INR, platelet counts)
- Attachments: Relevant reports from previous investigations (laboratory tests, radiological examinations, etc.)
Patient information
Patient information, as well as the planning and carrying out of any necessary blood samples, is organised by our secretariat. If the patient so wishes, an information session with a specialist will be arranged.
Emergencies
Emergencies, whether outpatient or inpatient, can be reported to the on-call doctor in the Department of Medicine at any time of the day or night and referred to the A&E department at Zug Kantonsspital. We will stabilise the patient and arrange for the necessary investigations.
Coagulation
Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies should, where possible, be carried out under normal coagulation conditions and without DAPT or other anticoagulants. Under certain circumstances, a deviation from this recommendation may be possible. In such cases, we will contact patients once they have registered to discuss the details in advance.
Sedation
Our invasive examinations are carried out under short-term sedation. For this, we generally use the drug propofol, which has a favourable efficacy and safety profile. During such sedation, all patients are continuously monitored for pulse, blood oxygen levels and blood pressure, so that we can react promptly should any problems arise. Our medical staff and support staff are certified in Propofol sedation in accordance with SGG guidelines. Following the examination, patients are not permitted to actively participate in road traffic (driving any type of vehicle) until the following day.
Report
The referring doctor will usually receive a written examination report on the day of the examination.
