ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY: ASSISTING WITH

Course overview

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), also called upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, is an invasive procedure that uses a flexible endoscope with a small lens/camera to visualize the GI tract for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of esophagogastroduodenoscopy, including steps involved in assisting with the procedure. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.