ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course - Onboarding Day One (On-Demand) | April 2022-Bowel Preparation Before Colonoscopy

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses bowel preparation before colonoscopy. They cover the timing of the preparation, the different types of bowel preparations, and considerations for specific patient populations. The speaker emphasizes the importance of a clean bowel for successful colonoscopies and mentions the use of split dose preparations for better cleansing. They also mention different types of bowel preparation agents, such as iso-osmotic, hyper-osmotic, and combination agents, and their side effects. The speaker talks about adjunctive measures, such as laxatives and flavorings, and the importance of following a clear liquid diet before the procedure. Special considerations for elderly patients, patients with comorbid conditions, and bariatric surgery patients are also mentioned. The speaker briefly discusses salvage options for inadequate preparation and the use of the Boston bowel preparation scale for documentation. They suggest referring to an article published by ASGE for more information. No credits were granted in the video.

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Jill Olmstead, MSN, ANP-C, CCS-P, FAANP

Keywords

bowel preparation

colonoscopy

timing

split dose preparations

bowel preparation agents