ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course (Virtual) - Onboarding (Day One) | March 2023-Informed Consent, Sedation and Bowel Preparation

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In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of preparation and informed consent for medical procedures. The speaker explains that informed consent is a process that involves disclosing information about the procedure, including its benefits, risks, alternatives, and limitations. Layman's terms should be used to ensure the patient understands the information. It is also important to encourage patient participation and address any questions or concerns they may have. The speaker emphasizes the need to explain both the possible risks of the procedure and the risks of not having the procedure.<br /><br />The video then moves on to discuss sedation for procedures. Different levels of sedation are available, including minimal sedation, moderate sedation, deep sedation, and general anesthesia. The speaker explains that the goal of sedation is to relieve anxiety and discomfort for the patient and improve the provider's performance. The different classes of sedation are outlined, and the importance of a pre-procedural assessment is stressed. The speaker also discusses the administration of sedation by anesthesia professionals and the potential risks and benefits associated with different levels of sedation.<br /><br />Finally, the video addresses bowel preparation for procedures, specifically colonoscopy. The speaker explains the importance of bowel prep and the different types of bowel preparations available. The preferred method of prep is split dosing, where the patient takes half of the prep the night before the procedure and the other half a few hours before the procedure. Different types of bowel preps and adjunctive measures are discussed, and the importance of patient education and adherence to the prep instructions is emphasized.<br /><br />Overall, the video emphasizes the importance of preparation, informed consent, sedation management, and bowel prep in medical procedures such as endoscopy.

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John Martin, MD, FASGE

Keywords

preparation

informed consent

medical procedures

sedation

bowel preparation

endoscopy