PROCTOSIGMOIDOSCOPY: ASSISTING WITH DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Course overview

Proctosigmoidoscopy (PSG) is a minimally invasive medical procedure that permits visual inspection and photography of the mucosal lining of the anal canal, rectum and distal sigmoid colon. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of assisting with a diagnostic PSG, including risk factors, monitoring, outcome data, and to aid in caring for the patient who will undergo this 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.