First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (July 31 - August 1)

Video Transcription

Video Summary

The video is a lecture on the topic of endoscopy, specifically focusing on informed consent, patient participation, antibiotics, anticoagulation, sedation, and complications. The speaker highlights the importance of disclosure in the informed consent process, discussing the benefits, potential adverse events, alternatives, and potential harms of not undergoing the procedure. They emphasize the need for thoroughness and not breezing over these points. They also suggest using simplified language when explaining the procedure to patients. The lecture goes on to discuss the use of antibiotics and anticoagulants in endoscopy, providing guidelines and recommendations. The speaker discusses the need for careful assessment and preparation of patients before the procedure, including asking about medications and ensuring compliance with fasting guidelines. They also discuss the monitoring and management of sedation, as well as ways to prevent and detect complications. The speaker emphasizes the importance of education, involving other care teams when necessary, and prompt evaluation of any suspected complications. The lecture concludes with advice to not minimize complications and to seek feedback and support when they occur. The video was presented by an unidentified speaker.

Asset Subtitle

Zach Smith, MD

Keywords

endoscopy

informed consent

antibiotics

sedation

complications

education