1
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What does EGD visualize?
A
Esophagus, stomach, duodenum mucosa.
2
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Conditions detected by EGD
A
Inflammation, ulcers, tumors, varices, Mallory-Weiss tears.
3
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Therapeutic uses of EGD
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Biopsy, variceal ligation, sclerotherapy.
4
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Pre-EGD nursing care
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NPO 8 hrs, consent signed, pre-op meds.
5
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Throat preparation in EGD
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Local anesthetic spray; sedation given.
6
Q
Post-EGD diet
A
NPO until gag reflex returns.
7
Q
How to assess gag reflex
A
Gently tickle back of throat.
8
Q
Relief for sore throat post-EGD
A
Warm saline gargles.
Endoscopy
flashcards
Decks in class (17)
# Cards
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Endoscopy (Colonoscopy)14
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Endoscopy (ERCP)6
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Endoscopy (EGD)8
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Endoscopy (Laparoscopy (Peritoneoscopy) and Sigmoidoscopy)9
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Endoscopy (Video Capsule Endoscopy)4
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Radiology (MRCP, PTC and Surgical Cholangiogram)7
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Radiology (CT Scan, Defecography and GEBT)8
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Radiology (Lower GI / Barium Enema, MRI, Nuclear Imaging (Scintigraphy) and Gastric Emptying Study (Nuclear))7
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Radiology(HIDA Scan - Virtual Colonoscopy)13
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Other Studies (Gastric Analysis and Liver Biopsy)11
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PHYSICAL EXAMINATION – MOUTH (Inspection and Palpation)14
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ABDOMEN – GENERAL and ABDOMEN – INSPECTION11
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Nursing Safety Priority7
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ABDOMEN – AUSCULTATION and ABDOMEN – PERCUSSION16
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Liver Percussion, ABDOMEN – PALPATION (GENERAL), Light Palpation and Deep Palpation11
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Liver Palpation, Rebound Tenderness, Spleen Palpation7
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RECTUM AND ANUS ( Inspection and Palpation / Digital Rectal Exam)8
