First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (Aug 4-5) | 2024-2-How to Guide to Upper Endoscopy

2-How to Guide to Upper Endoscopy_2024

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The ASGE First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course provides a comprehensive guide to performing upper endoscopy, focusing on indications, techniques, and competency. Understanding appropriate indications for upper endoscopy, such as upper GI symptoms, dysphagia, anemia, and persistent reflux, is essential. Alarm symptoms like weight loss and hematemesis indicate the need for endoscopy. Learning to perform upper endoscopy involves mastering technical and cognitive skills through practice and a systematic approach. Ergonomics during endoscopy is crucial for comfort and efficiency. Insertion of the endoscope requires proper sedation, visualization techniques, and examination of key anatomical landmarks like the GE junction. Navigating the stomach and duodenum involves specific maneuvers, including retroflexion and biopsies at suspicious sites. The procedure should be completed by retroflexing in the stomach and ensuring thorough examination of the esophagus. Developing a systematic approach and practicing regularly are emphasized for successful upper endoscopy. By following these guidelines and techniques, endoscopists can improve their skills and deliver high-quality care to patients.

Keywords

ASGE First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course

upper endoscopy

indications

techniques

competency

alarm symptoms

ergonomics

sedation

visualization techniques

anatomical landmarks