First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (Aug 4-5) | 2024-1-Intro to Endoscopy

1-Intro to Endoscopy_2024

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The document provides guidelines for first-year fellows in endoscopy, focusing on key aspects such as informed consent, patient preparation, antibiotics, anticoagulation, sedation, and complications. Informed consent is highlighted as a crucial process involving disclosure of procedure details, risks, benefits, and alternatives, with thorough discussion and documentation. Specific emphasis is placed on explaining risks in layman’s terms to enhance patient understanding and participation. Antibiotic prophylaxis recommendations are detailed, with considerations for various procedures and scenarios. Further, the management of antithrombotic agents and sedation tips and complications are discussed. The importance of procedural monitoring, patient assessment, and communication for successful outcomes is emphasized. Additionally, the significance of proper patient preparation, including adequate cleansing and adherence to guidelines, is highlighted. Complications are addressed with a focus on prevention, detection, and prompt treatment, emphasizing patient safety and effective communication with healthcare providers. Overall, the document stresses the essential role of informed consent, patient education, and thorough preparation to ensure successful endoscopic procedures with a patient-centered approach.

Keywords

endoscopy

first-year fellows

informed consent

patient preparation

antibiotics

anticoagulation

sedation

complications

patient safety

procedural monitoring