ASGE Endo Hangout: Protecting Yourself and Your Team | February 2024-Protecting Yourself and Your Team

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Video Summary

The ASGE Endo Hangout for GI Fellows is a webinar series focused on discussing topics related to gastrointestinal endoscopy. In this particular presentation, the focus is on protecting oneself and the endoscopy team through ergonomics. The webinar emphasizes the risk factors for endoscopy-related injuries, such as repetitive strain injuries, and the impact these injuries can have on female endoscopists. Dr. Shergill discusses the need for mandatory ergonomics training for GI Fellows and the importance of institutional support and standardized evaluation of trainers. The concept of neutral postures and potential tool design modifications to reduce injury are also mentioned.<br /><br />Dr. Pawa provides an overview of endoscopy-related injuries in training and practice, discussing injury rates and risk factors. The ASGE guidelines on ergonomics and endoscopy are highlighted, recommending ergonomic education and the importance of microbreaks and targeted stretching. The webinar aims to increase awareness of ergonomics in endoscopy and provide practical solutions to mitigate injury risk. Topics discussed include breaks during procedures, maintaining a neutral body position, adjustable scopes, grip techniques, creating a culture of safety, mentorship, disability insurance, setting career goals, using an ergonomic checklist, and collaboration with the endoscopy team.

Keywords

ASGE Endo Hangout

ergonomics

repetitive strain injuries

female endoscopists

mandatory ergonomics training

institutional support

neutral postures

tool design modifications

endoscopy-related injuries

ASGE guidelines

microbreaks

targeted stretching