Endoscopy Flashcards
1
Q
Types of endoscope?
A
Gastroscope Colonoscope Side viewing (ERCP) scope Enteroscope (push, double balloon) Capsule Endoscopic US
2
Q
Use of endoscopes?
A
Diagnosis
Therapeutics: removal of object, stenting
Screening
Surveillance
3
Q
Potential complications of using endoscope?
A
Respiratory arrest Aspiration Cardiac arrest Bleeding Perforation Infection