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    The document describes the procedures and nursing responsibilities for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). An EGD is used to diagnose conditions of the upper GI tract and involves inserting an endoscope through the mouth. The summary outlines the steps nurses take before, during, and after the procedure.

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    The document describes the procedures and nursing responsibilities for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). An EGD is used to diagnose conditions of the upper GI tract and involves inserting an endoscope through the mouth. The summary outlines the steps nurses take before, during, and after the procedure.

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    Ateneo de Zamboanga University

    College of Nursing

    NURSING SKILLS OUTPUT

    NAME: Whimzar B. Habibon WEEK ROTATION: Week 8

    CLINICAL AREA: ER RLE DATE: September 14, 2022

    Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

    Definition: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a diagnostic and/or therapeutic


    procedure used to help in the diagnosis or treatment in the upper GI tract. A technology or
    system that integrates a computer display with a pair of eyeglasses, using lens or mirror to reflect
    images into the eyes.

    Purposes: The doctor may order EGC to diagnose and treat when possible certain disorders
    of the upper GI tract.

    Objective: To diagnose conditions that may affect esophagus, stomach or duodenum. Doctor
    might order EGD if the patient is experiencing certain symptoms such as sever, chronic
    heartburn and vomiting blood.

    Equipments:
    1. Endoscope
    2. Anesthesia
    3. Clean gloves

    Procedures /steps (with rationale):


    1. Introduce yourself to the patient
    Rationale: To establish nurse-patient relationship.
    2. Perform hand hygiene
    Rationale: To maintain aseptic technique
    3. Provide the client privacy.
    Rationale: To build trust-based physician-patient relationship.
    4. Explain to the patient what is the procedure all about.
    Rationale: To encourage compliance of the patient.
    5. Place the patient in a supine position.
    6. Spray an anesthetic medication to the mouth of the patient.
    Rationale: to numb the throat.
    7. Once the procedure is done, assess the patient’s overall feelings.
    8. Thank the patient for cooperating.
    9. Document all the necessary findings.

    Nursing Responsibilities
    A. Before the procedure
    8 hours NPO before the procedure, don’t take any antacids or carafate before the
    procedure, ask the patient to wear comfortable clothes. Assess Vital signs and keep the
    patient informed throughout the duration of the procedure. Address the concerns of
    patient.
    B. During the procedure
    Tell the patient that he/she might feel mild discomfort or gagging when the endoscope is
    inserted. Reassure the patient that it won’t interfere with the breathing and wont feel
    anything once it is placed. Tell the patient that he/she might be asked to swallow a couple
    of times to help guide the endoscope downward.
    C. After the procedure
    Administer necessary medication if ordered by the doctor. Assess for grogginess from the
    sedation, feeling of bloating, sore throat, nausea, difficulty swallowing and mild pain
    where the IV was inserted. Teach/Reassure the patient that it will be resolved within 48
    hours.
    Illustration:

    Reference:
    https://www.betterteam.com/endoscopy-nurse-job-description
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwKdg2LslWA

    Mrs. Rowina R. Abellon


    Clinical Instructor

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