The role of equipment in endoscopic complications. Issue 5 (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Suchanek, Stepan; Grega, Tomas; Zavoral, Miroslav
• Is Part Of: Best practice & research. Volume 30:Issue 5(2016)
• Page Start: 667
• Page End: 678
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: Complications -- Endoscopy equipment -- Electrical power unit -- Electrosurgery -- Medical gases -- Vital sign monitoring; Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; Gastrointestinal system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Gastroenterology; Klinische geneeskunde; Gastro-enterologie; Gastroenterology; Gastrointestinal system -- Diseases; Periodicals; 616.33005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.bpg.2016.09.007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1521-6918

Abstract

Abstract: The role of the surrounding equipment in endoscopic complications has not been published widely. However, an adequate understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of such devices might be helpful to avoid unnecessary problems during endoscopy. This is an overview of the basic principles, benefits and possible harms of electrical power units, medical gases and vital sign monitoring equipment. The aim of this review is to summarize current knowledge about the approach to the electrosurgical unit settings; periprocedural precautions, minimizing the risk of interference between endoscopic equipment and other electrical devices; the appropriate selection of instruments regarding the electrosurgical outcome and the role of carbon dioxide, argon plasma coagulation, pulse oximetry and capnography.