Colonoscopy
From WikiAnesthesia
Colonoscopy
| Anesthesia type | |
|---|---|
| Airway | |
| Lines and access | |
| Monitors | |
| Primary anesthetic considerations | |
| Preoperative | |
| Intraoperative | |
| Postoperative | |
| Article quality | |
| Editor rating | |
| User likes | 0 |
A colonoscopy is a flexible scope that is inserted through the rectum to diagnose and treat problems with the lower GI tract (rectum, colon). It is commonly used to further work up patients with:
- Bright red blood per rectum (BRBPR)
- Melena
- Previous polyps
- Colon cancer screening (in US, every 10 years after age 45)
Preoperative management
Patient evaluation
| System | Considerations |
|---|---|
| Neurologic | |
| Cardiovascular | |
| Respiratory | |
| Gastrointestinal | |
| Hematologic | |
| Renal | |
| Endocrine | |
| Other |
Labs and studies
Operating room setup
Patient preparation and premedication
Regional and neuraxial techniques
Intraoperative management
Monitoring and access
Induction and airway management
Positioning
Maintenance and surgical considerations
Emergence
Postoperative management
Disposition
Pain management
Potential complications
Procedure variants
| Variant 1 | Variant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unique considerations | ||
| Position | ||
| Surgical time | ||
| EBL | ||
| Postoperative disposition | ||
| Pain management | ||
| Potential complications |
References
Top contributors: Tony Wang, Charles Campana and Chris Rishel