Video Tip: Colonoscopy: Pre-Procedure Scheduling and Patient Selection | September 2024-Colonoscopy: Pre-Procedure Scheduling and Patient Selection

Colonoscopy: Pre-Procedure Scheduling and Patient Selection

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Before proceeding with a colonoscopy, it's essential to evaluate the patient's symptoms and determine if the procedure is necessary based on urgency. Factors to consider include whether the patient has acute symptoms like bleeding or weight loss, or chronic issues like diarrhea. Patient selection involves assessing if a colonoscopy will impact management and considering if empiric treatments like fiber probiotics are worth trying first. Anticipate therapeutic interventions based on the patient's history and symptoms, such as polyp resection or dilation. Understand that colonoscopy can reveal details not visible on a CT scan, making it a valuable diagnostic tool for various conditions. Assess potential contraindications, weighing the benefits and risks of the procedure for each patient, especially those with comorbidities or certain medical conditions.

Keywords

colonoscopy

patient symptoms

acute symptoms

chronic issues

therapeutic interventions