Endoscopy Flashcards
What are some endoscopic evaluations of the respiratory tract
Rhinoscopy
Tracheoscopy
Bronchoscope
What are some endoscopic evaluations of upper GI tract
Eosophagoscopy
Gastroscopy
Duodenoscopy
What are some endoscopic evaluations of lower gi tract
Colonoscopy, ileoscopy
What are some endoscopic evaluations of urinary and genital tract
Cystoscopy,
Urethroscopy
Colposcopy
What is abdominal endoscopy by surgical incision called
Laparoscopy
What is interventional endoscopically used for
Foreign body removal, surgical interventions
What are components of the endoscope
Insertion tube, light delivery, air/water pipes, instrument channel and suction and control cables
What is the illumination lens used for
Light source
What is the objective lens used for
Focus adjustment
What is water flushing used for
Cleaning lens and clearing view
Why do we do a leak test and when does it happen
Be performed every time the endoscope is used to ensure no damage has been caused during the use of the instrument. Needs to be performed prior to cleaning and disinfecting
How should the endoscope be cleaned
Washed and cleaned of all visible organic debris in the neutral pH detergent. Use a special brush to clean the device
What is endoscopic
Looking inside the body for medical reasons. Allows a valuation of areas within the body in the minimally invasive manner
