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*Prepare to manage airway if severe hypoxemia develop, with ability to provide positive pressure ventilation with 100% oxygen. | |||
*Succinylcholine for treatment of laryngospasm | |||
=== Patient preparation and premedication<!-- Describe any unique considerations for patient preparation and premedication. If none, this section may be removed. --> === | === Patient preparation and premedication<!-- Describe any unique considerations for patient preparation and premedication. If none, this section may be removed. --> === | ||
Consider using an antisialagogue such as glycopyrrolate for patients considered high risk for increased secretions. | |||
=== Regional and neuraxial techniques<!-- Describe any potential regional and/or neuraxial techniques which may be used for this case. If none, this section may be removed. --> === | === Regional and neuraxial techniques<!-- Describe any potential regional and/or neuraxial techniques which may be used for this case. If none, this section may be removed. --> === | ||
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=== Induction and airway management<!-- Describe the important considerations and general approach to the induction of anesthesia and how the airway is typically managed for this case. --> === | === Induction and airway management<!-- Describe the important considerations and general approach to the induction of anesthesia and how the airway is typically managed for this case. --> === | ||
GA w/ natural airway vs MAC sedation. The insertion of the scope itself can be quite stimulating, and many patients may not be able to tolerate this with MAC sedation. Use nasal cannula for oxygenation. | GA w/ natural airway vs MAC sedation. The insertion of the scope itself can be quite stimulating, and many patients may not be able to tolerate this with MAC sedation. Use nasal cannula for oxygenation. Nasal CPAP or High flow oxygen may be appropriate for patients at high risk of obstructing and becoming hypoxemic. | ||
For patients with severe upper GI bleed or severe GERD who are at risk of aspiration, consider RSI with ETT to secure airway. | For patients with severe upper GI bleed or severe GERD who are at risk of aspiration, consider RSI with ETT to secure airway. | ||
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* Propofol drip | * Propofol drip | ||
*intermittent boluses of propofol may be used in shorter duration cases | |||
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Patients can be high aspiration risk if there is severe upper GI bleed or severe GERD. | Patients can be high aspiration risk if there is severe upper GI bleed or severe GERD. | ||
Hypoxemia | |||
== Procedure variants<!-- This section should only be used for cases with multiple approaches (e.g. Laparoscopic vs. open appendectomy). Otherwise, remove this section. Use this table to very briefly compare and contrast various aspects between approaches. Add or remove rows as needed to maximize relevance. Consider using symbols rather than words when possible (e.g. +, –, additional symbols such as ↑ and ↓ are available using the "Ω" tool in the editor). --> == | == Procedure variants<!-- This section should only be used for cases with multiple approaches (e.g. Laparoscopic vs. open appendectomy). Otherwise, remove this section. Use this table to very briefly compare and contrast various aspects between approaches. Add or remove rows as needed to maximize relevance. Consider using symbols rather than words when possible (e.g. +, –, additional symbols such as ↑ and ↓ are available using the "Ω" tool in the editor). --> == | ||
Revision as of 14:26, 14 July 2022
Upper GI endoscopy
| Anesthesia type |
MAC vs. GA |
|---|---|
| Airway |
Natural airway |
| Lines and access |
1 PIV |
| Monitors |
Standard ASA |
| Primary anesthetic considerations | |
| Preoperative |
GERD, unstable airway from upper GI bleed |
| Intraoperative |
Aspiration risk |
| Postoperative | |
| Article quality | |
| Editor rating | |
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An upper GI endoscopy (or EGD) is a procedure where a flexible scope is inserted through the mouth to diagnose and treat problems with the upper GI tract (esophagus, stomach, duodenum). It is commonly used to further work up patients with:
- upper GI bleed
- severe GERD
- dysphagia
- intractable vomiting
- non-cardiac chest/abdominal pain
- unexplained weight loss
Preoperative management
Patient evaluation
| System | Considerations |
|---|---|
| Airway | Especially important to assess risk of patient obstructing upon induction when GA with natural airway or MAC is the anesthetic plan. |
| Neurologic | |
| Cardiovascular | |
| Pulmonary | Review risk factors for OSA i.e STOP BANG |
| Gastrointestinal | |
| Hematologic | Patients may be acutely anemic from upper gi bleed, assess appropriateness of transfusing PRBC prior to procedure |
| Renal | |
| Endocrine | |
| Other |
Labs and studies
Preoperative Hgb for patients with severe bleeding.
Operating room setup
- Nasal cannula
- Propofol drip
- Prepare to manage airway if severe hypoxemia develop, with ability to provide positive pressure ventilation with 100% oxygen.
- Succinylcholine for treatment of laryngospasm
Patient preparation and premedication
Consider using an antisialagogue such as glycopyrrolate for patients considered high risk for increased secretions.
Regional and neuraxial techniques
N/A
Intraoperative management
Monitoring and access
- Standard ASA monitors
- 1 PIV
Induction and airway management
GA w/ natural airway vs MAC sedation. The insertion of the scope itself can be quite stimulating, and many patients may not be able to tolerate this with MAC sedation. Use nasal cannula for oxygenation. Nasal CPAP or High flow oxygen may be appropriate for patients at high risk of obstructing and becoming hypoxemic.
For patients with severe upper GI bleed or severe GERD who are at risk of aspiration, consider RSI with ETT to secure airway.
Positioning
Generally left lateral decubitus
Maintenance and surgical considerations
- Propofol drip
- intermittent boluses of propofol may be used in shorter duration cases
Emergence
Postoperative management
Disposition
To PACU and generally safe discharge to home/floor within hours.
Pain management
Minimal pain
Potential complications
Patients can be high aspiration risk if there is severe upper GI bleed or severe GERD.
Hypoxemia
Procedure variants
| Variant 1 | Variant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unique considerations | ||
| Position | ||
| Surgical time | ||
| EBL | ||
| Postoperative disposition | ||
| Pain management | ||
| Potential complications |
References
Top contributors: Tony Wang, Adam Harari, Charles Campana and Chris Rishel