Video Tip: Improving Quality in Upper Endoscopy - Part 1 of 2 | October 2023-Video Tip: Improving Quality in Upper Endoscopy

Video Tip: Improving Quality in Upper Endoscopy_Part 1 of 2

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Video Summary

In this video tip, the speaker discusses important steps to follow before and during an endoscopy procedure. Before the procedure, it is essential to obtain consent from the patient and evaluate their medical history. During the procedure, the speaker highlights the importance of proper ergonomics and technique for intubation. They also emphasize the need for a clean prep of the mucosa using water channel and suction before inspecting the esophagus and stomach. Spending more time inspecting can increase the chances of detecting abnormalities such as Barrett's esophagus or gastric neoplasia. When abnormalities are found, following specific biopsy protocols is crucial, such as obtaining at least five biopsies for eosinophilic esophagitis and following guidelines for Barrett's esophagus and gastric intestinal metaplasia.

Keywords

endoscopy procedure

consent

ergonomics

abnormalities

biopsy protocols