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

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Video Summary

The video discusses bowel preparation before a colonoscopy. It covers topics such as timing of preparation regimens, diet during bowel cleansing, selection of bowel preparation in specific populations, and adjunctive measures. The preferred regimen is a split dose preparation, where half the preparation is taken the evening before and the other half is taken earlier in the morning of the procedure. Different types of bowel cleansing agents are discussed, including iso-osmotic agents, hyper-osmotic agents, and combination agents. The video also mentions the importance of documenting the bowel preparation using standardized scales, such as the Boston bowel preparation scale. The presenter emphasizes the need for a clear bowel for better examination and detecting colon lesions. Special considerations for elderly patients, those with comorbid conditions, and those who have undergone bariatric surgery are also mentioned. The video concludes by highlighting the importance of patient compliance and providing proper guidance and support during the preparation process.

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

Keywords

bowel preparation

colonoscopy

split dose preparation

Boston bowel preparation scale

patient compliance