Women Teaching Women: Retooling Your Clinical Toolbox | November 2023-Applying Ergonomics to Your Practice

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Dr. Amandeep Shergal, a professor of clinical medicine at UCSF and chief of the division of GI at the San Fran VA Healthcare System, discusses the prevalence of injuries among endoscopists and the need to prioritize ergonomics to mitigate these risks. She highlights that 75% of endoscopists experience some form of injury, with 20% needing time off and 12% requiring surgery. Women tend to experience more upper extremity injuries, while men experience more lower back pain. Dr. Shergal emphasizes the importance of optimizing ergonomics by identifying risk factors, achieving neutral postures, and implementing controls. She discusses the hierarchy of controls, including engineering, administrative, and personal controls. Dr. Shergal also stresses the significance of regular breaks, proper grip techniques, and implementing stretching exercises for pain relief. Overall, the goal is to ensure that work in endoscopy is performed pain-free and with minimal risk of injury.

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Amandeep Shergill, MD, FASGE

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Dr. Amandeep Shergal

prevalence of injuries

endoscopists

ergonomics

risk factors

hierarchy of controls