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

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker provides an overview of colonoscopy. They discuss the technical aspects of the procedure, as well as pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure variables. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the cognitive aspects of endoscopy, as it is necessary for ordering the procedure, explaining it to the patient, interpreting the results, and communicating them accurately. They discuss various indications for colonoscopy, such as screening, surveillance, lower GI bleeding, abdominal pain, and abnormal imaging. The speaker also highlights contraindications for the procedure, such as when the risks outweigh the benefits or when there are certain health conditions present. They discuss patient preparation, sedation assessment, and the devices used during the procedure. The video concludes with a discussion on complications and post-procedure considerations, as well as the importance of adhering to quality indicators. No credits were provided for the video.

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Joseph Vicari, MD, MBA, FASGE

Keywords

colonoscopy

procedure

indications

contraindications

patient preparation

complications