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

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker begins by introducing the topic of upper GI endoscopy and its objectives, which include defining the procedure, discussing indications and contraindications, pre-procedure preparation, and post-procedure follow-up. The speaker then poses polling questions to the audience, testing their knowledge on the topic. They explain that upper GI endoscopy involves examining the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum using a flexible endoscope. They also discuss different types of endoscopes and their uses. The speaker describes the equipment used in upper GI endoscopy, including the scope, light source, and accessory channel, and provides a video demonstration of the procedure. They discuss Perry procedural considerations, such as obtaining informed consent, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic uses of upper GI endoscopy. The speaker also mentions potential adverse events and quality indicators for the procedure. They emphasize the importance of proper patient communication and provide instructions for post-procedure care. The video ends with a transition to a discussion of colonoscopy, which will be presented by another speaker. The speaker throughout the video is not identified.

Asset Subtitle

John Martin, MD, FASGE

Keywords

upper GI endoscopy

procedure definition

indications

preparation

flexible endoscope

colonoscopy