Alternative Methods.1

Question 1

What is the purpose of an Endoscope?

Answer 1

examines interior of an organ or cavity in body- direct

Question 2

What are the types of Endoscopes?

Answer 2

Rigid- simple tubes containing glass iod lenses, eye piece and connector for light cable

Flexible- used for GI or resp tract

Video- no optic fibres, scope is robust

Question 3

What are the advantages of Endoscopes?

Answer 3

less trauma, pain and quicker recovery
reduced infection rates
take tissue samples/ fluid

Question 4

What are the disadvantages of Endoscopes?

Answer 4

difficult to clean- no autoclave
careful storage
surgery may be still required- if cannot foreign body be retrieved

Question 5

What are the cleaning considerations of Endoscopes?

Answer 5

cold sterilised using disinfectant, first wash in detergent and water to remove gross contaminants

Flush channels and immerse in disinfectant for the appropriate period of time (manufacturer guidelines)
Wear PPE!

Question 6

What is the purpose of an CT?

Answer 6

uses a computer and a rotating x-ray device to create detailed, cross-sectional images, or slices, of organs and body parts- orthopedic and body cavity details

Question 7

What are the advantages of CT?

Answer 7

cheaper/ quicker than MRI, examines skeletal system in more detail
patient more accessible in CT scanners, very detailed cross-sectional radiographs

Question 8

What are the disadvantages of CT?

Answer 8

heavy sedation needed, using ionising radio exposure, expensive, artefacts- concentric rings