Standards in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Training

Standards in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Training 28
2. UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY
OBJECTIVE: TO PROVIDE TRAINEES WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO
UNDERTAKE DIAGNOSTIC & THERAPEUTIC UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL
ENDOSCOPY
SUBJECT
MATTER
Diagnostic
gastroscopy
Endoscopic therapy
of esophageal
strictures
Thermal therapy of
gastro esophageal
tumors, ulcers and
vascular
malformations
Direct injection/
banding techniques
for bleeding lesions
& tumor therapy
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ATTITUDES
Indications, contra
indications,
complications,
patient preparation
and documentation
Methods for dilation
of esophageal
stricture and
insertion of
prosthetic tube or
expandable metal
stents
Laser and thermal
methods for tumor
ablation and control
of bleeding lesions
Endoscopic
sclerotherapy/
banding of varices
and injection of
vasoconstrictor
agents for arterial
bleeding lesions,
alcohol injection for
tumor lysis
Able to undertake
OGD, take biopsies,
interpret findings
and take necessary
action
Able to dilate
esophageal strictures
and insert
appropriate
prosthetic devices
Able to use thermal
and laser methods
during upper GI
endoscopy
Able to perform
injection
sclerotherapy, band
ligation and
adrenaline and
alcohol injection as
appropriate
Willing to undertake
endoscopy in such a
way as to minimize
risk and discomfort
to patients and
obtain help when
needed
Willing to undertake
therapeutic
procedures safely
and with minimum
patient discomfort
Willing to undertake
therapy to reduce
tumor bulk and stop
or prevent bleeding
and willing to obtain
help when needed
Willing to undertake
therapy to stop or
prevent bleeding,
eradicate varices,
reduce tumor bulk
safely and obtain
help when needed