ColoWrap Blog / endoscopy tech

Endoscopy, a cornerstone of modern gastrointestinal medicine, plays a vital role in early diagnosis and treatment. However, the physical demands on the professionals who perform these procedures often go unnoticed …

Helping Endoscopy Teams Work Smarter — and Safer Endoscopy professionals know the strain that colonoscopy procedures can place on staff. Manual abdominal pressure and frequent patient repositioning are often necessary …

Cathy Easley has been an endoscopy technician for over 30 years. She loves her job but not the pain and injuries that have taken their toll on her over her …

For those not familiar with the Joint Commission, it is a not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies over 22,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the U.S. Accreditation and certification are …

Have you ever wondered if the physical tasks you perform at work are safe? In healthcare, for instance, overexertion from repetitive manual patient handling is the primary cause of musculoskeletal …

“What's one thing you wish you had in your [GI] lab, or one thing you couldn't live without that you currently have?” This attention-grabbing question was posted recently on an …

A recent article in Endoscopy International raises the question, “Should the endoscopist be considered and trained like an athlete?” Although those outside the field of endoscopy might not immediately see …

The 2018 list of top 10 health technology hazards ranks the "failure to consistently and effectively reprocess flexible endoscopes" as #2. It may seem surprising, but when scopes are not …