ASGE Therapeutic EUS for Advanced Endosonographers (On-Demand) | September 2022-Lab Hands-On Virtual Demonstration Part 1

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Video Summary

In the video, medical professionals discuss fluid collection drainage and demonstrate basic FNA (fine-needle aspiration) and FNB (fine-needle biopsy) techniques. They show different needles available for these procedures, including the Microtech FNA needle and the Boston Scientific FNB needle. The video emphasizes the importance of being able to see the needle tip during the procedure and discusses the use of stylets to preserve the tip's function. They also discuss the use of suction during the procedure, with some preferring slow pull techniques while others use negative pressure. The video emphasizes the need to be careful when advancing the needle to avoid damage to surrounding structures. The medical professionals also discuss the use of Doppler ultrasound during the procedure and explain how it can be helpful in visualizing blood vessels and guiding the procedure. The video concludes with a discussion on the different situations where FNA or FNB may be preferred and the consideration of factors such as cost and patient comfort.

Keywords

fluid collection drainage

FNA

fine-needle aspiration

FNB

fine-needle biopsy

needle tip visualization

suction techniques

needle advancement

Doppler ultrasound

patient comfort