endoscopy Flashcards
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whats is an endoscopy, whats does the test do
an endoscope is a procedure where a long thin flexible tube called an endoscope is inserted into an organ in the body, it has a camera and light on the end and the image is displayed on a monitor.
whats the 1st step during an endoscopy
the patient will be asked not to eat or drink before the procedure - patient may be given laxatives if endoscopy is on the bowels or intestine.
whats the 2nd step during an endoscopy
procedure is done while patient is awake - may be given a local anaesthetic or sedative.
whats the 3rd step during an endoscopy
endoscope is then either swallowed or inserted and imagine is shown on a monitor.
whats the 4th step during an endoscopy
procedure takes a round 15 - 46 minutes.
what happens during an endoscopy describe the steps
1 - the patient will be asked not to eat or drink before the procedure - patient may be given laxatives if endoscopy is on the bowels or intestine.
2 - procedure is done while patient is awake - may be given a local anaesthetic or sedative.
3 - endoscope is then either swallowed or inserted and imagine is shown on a monitor.
4 - procedure takes a round 15 - 46 minutes.
what is a wireless endoscopy
a tablet with a camera in that’s swallowed and then exits the body naturally
how do you interoperate the results of an endoscopy
the monitor will display the image and any ulcers, tutors or abnormal skin conditions will be highlighted
what diseases are easy to spot from an endoscopy
-ulcers
-tumors
-inflammation
-hernias
-celiac disease
-kidney stones
what is the risk of the procedure of an endoscopy
an endoscopy is usually a safe procedure and the risk of serious complications are low
what are the rare complications of an endoscopy
-infection
-piercing or tearing an organ or structure
-internal bleeding
-allergic reaction to sedation or Analgesia
