ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course - Day Two (On-Demand)

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Video Summary

This video is a presentation on upper endoscopy and various aspects related to the procedure. The speaker, Dr. Kaul, discusses the principles and best practices of upper endoscopy, patient selection and indications, anatomy of the upper gastrointestinal tract, common findings during the procedure, therapeutic procedures performed during upper endoscopy, quality indicators for pre, intra, and post-procedure care, and potential adverse events associated with upper endoscopy. Dr. Kaul also emphasizes the importance of informed consent and the scope of consent, as well as the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in certain cases. The presentation concludes with a discussion on quality metrics for upper endoscopy and a brief introduction to colonoscopy. Overall, the video provides comprehensive information about upper endoscopy, its applications, and the important considerations and precautions involved in performing the procedure. The video aims to educate healthcare practitioners, particularly advanced practice providers (APPs) , who may be involved in pre-procedure evaluation, consent process, and post-procedure care for patients undergoing upper endoscopy.

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Vivek Kaul, MD, FASGE

Keywords

upper endoscopy

patient selection

anatomy

therapeutic procedures

adverse events

informed consent

colonoscopy