endoscope prep

Re: endoscope prep

Vicky RVN — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:43:08 GMT

[quote user="Nick BATFINK Shackleton Dip AVN(surgical)VN MBVNA"]

Sounds good to me Phrin. Just one point with regards to the fibre optic light source box shouldn't be switched on and off within a short period of time. Also taught that the light source box shouldn't be moved once switched off until cooled. All these steps reduce the risk of the light bulb exploding!

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Ooo will bear that in mind for our scope!

Re: endoscope prep

Kathryn Dyson — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:35:42 GMT

i know what u mean about researching, but I have looked up in books, on web etc and cant find anythin constructive, I mainly wanted your hands on experience. We dont have any books in practice on this subject as we dont have one. I am at college tomorrow so will have another look in library.

Fingers crossed i get to go to this other practice soon

cheers again

Re: endoscope prep

Phrin Vernon RVN — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:29:03 GMT

[quote user="Phrin SVN"]

To prepare a basic endoscope the main points as far as portfolio is concerned would be, I reckon, off the top of my head mind!

[... sorry I've deleted this bit, as I do think that part of portfolio Q&A is about researching.....]

However, can you not spend a morning at a neighbouring practice to get hands on experience? Your IV centre should be able to arrange this for you, especially if it is necc for portfolio completion!

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Was that a bit mean of me?

Re: endoscope prep

Kathryn Dyson — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:29:01 GMT

[quote user="Phrin SVN"]

To prepare a basic endoscope the main points as far as portfolio is concerned would be, I reckon, off the top of my head mind!

- ensure scope is clean and has been sterilised appropriatley since last patient (ie Meddis

- plug light box in and ensure is working properly - check PAT test sticker is in date

- place lightbox in appropriate place

-carefully position scope in a suitable position

- plug scope into light box

- switch light box on

- look down scope to ensure not damaged

- switch scope off

- ensure all necc equip is close to hand for procedure, ie for biopsies etc

However, can you not spend a morning at a neighbouring practice to get hands on experience? Your IV centre should be able to arrange this for you, especially if it is necc for portfolio completion!

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Oh you are a life saver! I dont actually need to use an endoscope to complete the portfolio as i have covered all diagnostic imaging with use of x-rays and ultrasound. I have arranged with another practice to go in when they next have a patient in but i am just on such a tight schedule with the portfolio deadline that i really needed to get this done.

Thanks again everyone for your help, knew i could count on u guys!

Re: endoscope prep

Nick Shackleton — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:25:47 GMT

Re: endoscope prep

Phrin Vernon RVN — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:21:19 GMT

To prepare a basic endoscope the main points as far as portfolio is concerned would be, I reckon, off the top of my head mind!

[... sorry I've deleted this bit, as I do think that part of portfolio Q&A is about researching.....]

However, can you not spend a morning at a neighbouring practice to get hands on experience? Your IV centre should be able to arrange this for you, especially if it is necc for portfolio completion!

Re: endoscope prep

Nick Shackleton — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:18:34 GMT

http://www.vesvetvision.com/

Maybe contact VES am sure they would be able to help you out

Re: endoscope prep

Kathryn Dyson — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:17:32 GMT

Well the question doesnt specify, it just says:

How do you prepare an endoscope for use?

So presume i could base it on either.

Re: endoscope prep

Steph Worsley — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:13:08 GMT

it all depends on the type of endoscope you have!

is it a basic endoscope, or a video endoscope?