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Bernstein Test



Manual: GI Laboratory Policy and Procedure Manual (Ver 7)
Department: GI LABORATORY
External Reference: (TJC PC.01.02.01, PC.02.01.01)

MCN's customizable template, Bernstein Test, is taken from our GI Laboratory Policy and Procedure Manual. MCN Healthcare's proven policy and procedure templates, competencies and compliance tools have assisted more than 20,000 health care organizations worldwide meet their regulatory compliance goals.

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Here is some sample content from Bernstein Test:

     PURPOSE: To evaluate pain that may be related to acid esophagitis. Esophageal pain may be similar to discomfort that arises from other conditions, especially cardiac disease. EQUIPMENT: Nasogastric tube Suction equipment Lubricant, water-soluble Tape Normal saline, 500 mL for irrigation Normal hydrochloric acid, 0.1 Y-type IV tubing and IV pole Connecting tubing with distal end that connects to nasogastric tube Emesis basin Cup of water with straw PROCEDURE: Prepare procedure room. Identify patient using two 2 patient identifiers. Ensure that informed consent has been signed and...
Second excerpt:
     ... if it occurs during the course of the acid infusion. Ascertain if pain is similar to prior symptoms. Close tubing leading from the normal hydrochloric acid and open the normal saline without patient knowledge. Continue saline drip until the discomfort disappears or diminishes considerably. Make notations concerning the status of the patient's discomfort. If pain or discomfort diminishes or disappears during the saline drip, return to the 0.1 normal hydrochloric acid drip again to...


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