Nusriin Gazzali

Assisting doctors in endoscopy procedures

Prepare patient for scopes during pre assessment. Insert intravenous cannula and blood taking when applicable

• Patient preparation: Confirm patient identity, check consent forms, review medical history, allergies, and fasting status.
• Education: Explain the procedure, answer questions, and reduce anxiety.
• Equipment check: Prepare and test endoscopes, monitors, suction, and accessories.
• Sedation prep: Assist in preparing and administering premedication or sedation if required.

• Assistance: Support the physician by handling instruments, managing suction/biopsy tools, and anticipating needs.
• Monitoring: Observe vital signs (heart rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure) and the patient’s response to sedation.
• Aseptic technique: Maintain a sterile field and infection control.
• Documentation: Record procedural details, specimens taken, and patient responses in real time.
• After the Procedure
• Recovery care: Monitor the patient post-procedure until they are stable and alert.
• Discharge education: Provide aftercare instructions, explain signs of complications, and clarify when to seek help.
• Decontamination: Clean, disinfect, and store equipment according to strict protocols.
• Reporting: Ensure all findings, complications, and samples are accurately documented and communicated.

• Quality assurance: Follow safety, infection control, and endoscope reprocessing guidelines.
• Team collaboration: Communicate with physicians, anesthetists, and other healthcare staff.
• Ongoing education: Stay updated with new procedures, technologies, and clinical guidelines.