Publisher's Synopsis
Looking for a quick and easy manual that will provide quick but comprehensive set-up and how-to techniques for most gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures?Turn to the ""Johns Hopkins Manual of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Procedures, Second Edition"" by Jeanette Ogilvie, Lisa M. Hicks, and Dr. Anthony N. Kalloo for the latest information that will help to simplify this rapidly evolving technique.This Second Edition includes: definitions and indications for common endoscopic procedures; listings of necessary equipment; photographs and illustrations; detailed outline of nursing care before, during, and after endoscopic procedures; general guidelines for moderate sedation, equipment disinfection, and sterilization; and, special considerations for patients with specific medical conditions.Some new techniques inside the Second Edition include: anti-reflux procedures; cryotherapy; and, full-thickness fundoplication.
