What happens in endoscopy suite?

Procedures undertaken in the endoscopy unit include: Diagnostic and therapeutic Gastroscopy – looking at the oesophagus (gullet ) stomach and duodenum. Diagnostic and therapeutic Colonoscopy – looking at the large colon. Diagnostic and therapeutic Flexible Sigmoidoscopy – looking at the left side of the large colon.

What are the endoscopy accessories?

Endoscopic accessories refer to devices used with an endoscope for the purposes of diagnosis or therapy (e.g., biopsy forceps, snares, guide wires, irrigation tubes, and dilators) (Rey et al., 2005). Reprocessing refers to the validated process of cleaning, disinfecting, or sterilizing endoscopes and accessories.

What is an endoscope Tower?

An endoscopy tower, also sometimes known as a video tower or an endoscopy or video cart, typically consists of 2 basic components: a light source and a video processor. Besides the display monitor, this tower also usually houses peripheral devices for recording the endoscope’s surgical images.

Where is the best location for an endoscopy unit?

Page 162 The Endoscopy Unit should be located with easy access to and from the entry area for patients, visitors, staff and supplies; a ground floor location is desirable. The location within the complex shall permit free access for outpatients and for the transport of inpatients by bed, trolley or wheelchair.

Why do we need an endoscopy design guide?

The Digestive Diseases-Endoscopy Service Design Guide was developed as a design tool to assist the medical center staff, VACO Planners, and the project team in better understanding the choices that designers ask them to make, and to help designers understand the functional requirements necessary for proper operation of this procedure suite.

How is the configuration of an endoscopy unit dependent on?

The configuration of the Endoscopy Unit will be dependent on:  The procedures performed and the equipment and expertise available  The patient population the unit will serve  The location of the Unit – within a hospital, attached to another Unit or stand-alone and the ability to share support services. 19. 0 Endoscopy Unit

How many recovery spaces are needed for an endoscopy?

The recommended number of Stage 1 Recovery spaces is 2 bed/trolley spaces per Operating/Procedure room. A Stage 2 Recovery area will be provided to accommodate patients who have regained consciousness after sedation/anesthesia but require further observation. 19. 0 Endoscopy Unit www. shcc. ae Part B – Version 1, 2014 Page 164