First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (Aug 8-9) | 2021-Introduction to Endoscopy

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Video Summary

In this video, Sarah Shanahan from Beth Israel and Boston provides an introduction to endoscopy. She discusses the importance of informed consent, including explaining the nature of the procedure, discussing the benefits and risks, and exploring alternative options. Shanahan emphasizes the use of layman's terms and encourages patient and family involvement in the conversation. She also highlights the need to accurately explain the risks of the procedure, including the possibility of complications and the risk of missed lesions. Shanahan then delves into patient preparation, outlining instructions regarding medications and fasting before the procedure. She also emphasizes the significance of proper bowel cleansing for effective visualization during the procedure. The video further explores the use of antibiotics, anticoagulation, and antiplatelet medications in endoscopy, providing guidance on when to continue or discontinue these drugs based on the risk of bleeding and the patient's individual circumstances. Shanahan concludes the video by discussing sedation and procedural monitoring, as well as the management of complications, such as bleeding or perforation.

Keywords

endoscopy

informed consent

patient preparation

complications

sedation

visualization