ASGE Postgraduate Course at ACG: Innovative Practices for the Endoscopist of Today, Tomorrow and Beyond

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Dr. Patrick Young from the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center gave a presentation on ergonomics and endoscopy. He discussed the importance of optimizing the interface between the operator and the environment to prevent injuries. He highlighted the high incidence of musculoskeletal injuries among endoscopists, with around 62% experiencing an injury at some point in their career. Therapeutic endoscopists are particularly at risk, with a 75% likelihood of an endoscopic-related injury during their career. Dr. Young emphasized the importance of taking care of oneself as an endoathlete and implementing measures to prevent injuries, such as proper positioning, stretching, strengthening exercises, and using assistive devices. He also discussed the need for disruptive technologies to improve the design of endoscopes and reduce the risk of injury. Dr. Young stressed the importance of training and empowering the team and creating a culture of using an ergonomic checklist for safety.

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Patrick E. Young, MD, FASGE, FACG

Keywords

ergonomics

endoscopy

operator-environment interface

musculoskeletal injuries

endoscopists

endoscopic-related injury