First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (August 1-2) Live and Virtual | 2025-Optimizing Ergonomics Before Endoscopy

Optimizing Ergonomics Before Endoscopy - ASGE First Year Fellows 2025 Pre-Work

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Endoscopists frequently develop work-related injuries due to repetitive hand motions, high hand forces, and awkward posturing. Ergonomics is crucial for preventing such injuries. Proper preparation includes wearing supportive shoes with insoles, ensuring ergonomic room setups, adjusting bed height, and positioning monitors at eye level. Maintaining proper posture, like keeping ears above shoulders, is important. The scope and processor should be positioned to reduce excess torque and strain. Awareness of these factors can help reduce the risk of injury for endoscopists by promoting better ergonomic practices. Regular assessment of practice environments is recommended to enhance safety.

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Learn how ergonomics in endoscopy may prevent endoscopic-related injury.

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endoscopists

ergonomics

work-related injuries

proper posture

ergonomic practices