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by Larissa Biggers, on July 27, 2018

What is looping? During colonoscopy, looping is a frequent challenge. It occurs when the colonoscope stretches and distends the colon in response to the physician’s efforts to advance the scope …

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Topics:colonoscopyabdominal pain colonoscopyGI nursingendoscopy nursingabdominal pressure colonoscopylooping in colonoscopy

by Larissa Biggers, on July 20, 2018

Part of what makes colonoscopy the gold standard for colon cancer screening is its safety profile. The risk of serious complications is low (perforations and post-procedure bleeding occur in only …

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Topics:colonoscopysafe patient handlinghealthcare costspatient safetyemergency roomER after colonoscopyabdominal pain colonoscopy

by Larissa Biggers, on July 13, 2018

What’s driving Propofol use for colonoscopy, better patient care or a better bottom line? Just 10 years ago, moderate sedation—a combination of short-acting anxiety and pain medications administered by a …

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Topics:colonoscopyVADeep sedationconscious sedationPropofolPropofol for colonoscopyMAC in colonoscopyhealthcare costs

by Larissa Biggers, on July 06, 2018

Preventing staff injury and ensuring patient safety are paramount to healthcare system success and positive patient outcomes. But in the moment (i.e., when face-to-face with a patient who needs assistance) …

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Topics:SPHM appVA SPHMVA Safe Patient Handling Appsafe patient handling appsafe patient handling

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