Endoscopy under anesthesia - a technique effectively applied at Cua Dong General Hospital

(Baonghean) - In order to improve the effectiveness of examination and treatment of digestive diseases, and at the same time provide patients with the opportunity to have examination and endoscopy in the most comfortable and pleasant way, from 2013 to present, Cua Dong General Hospital has successfully applied anesthesia endoscopy - the most advanced endoscopy technique today.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy is a method of directly examining the condition of the parts of the digestive system including: esophagus, stomach, duodenum, colon. Through this technique, doctors can diagnose and detect early lesions and diseases such as cancer, stomach ulcers, colon cancer... and provide appropriate treatment options for patients.

Doctors from the Department of Functional Exploration perform endoscopic anesthesia on pediatric patients. Photo: Dinh Nguyet

However, endoscopy is an invasive procedure. With the traditional method, patients will feel uncomfortable, nauseous, and stimulated, causing intestinal contractions, making it difficult for doctors to observe, and in many cases, they will feel a sore throat after endoscopy. Many patients refuse this technique due to previous trauma or because of the description, thereby missing the opportunity to detect and treat the disease at an early stage.

Understanding that psychology, Cua Dong General Hospital has applied anesthesia endoscopy technique since 2013. At the same time, the hospital is also equipped with modern digestive endoscopy equipment including: pneumatic monitor, aspiration air (OAV) ... along with high-resolution optical system, synchronized with a clear specialized screen; thereby transmitting honest and accurate images, helping doctors to best recognize even the smallest lesions in hidden locations. Olympus digestive endoscope imported from Japan with a small, soft endoscope can endoscope the entire esophagus, stomach, duodenum, minimizing discomfort for patients, helping doctors have time to observe more carefully and in detail.

During the endoscopy under anesthesia, the doctor will use intravenous anesthesia (in a dose calculated to suit each patient). At this time, the patient will fall asleep, the doctors will perform the endoscopy while monitoring the pulse and blood oxygen levels. The anesthesia time depends on the endoscopy time, usually 5-7 minutes for a gastroscopy and 10-15 minutes for a colonoscopy, the amount of anesthesia is very small so it is not harmful to health. The patient will wake up immediately after the end.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Huyen (Quan Bau Ward, Vinh City) has a stomach disease, has been examined and treated many times, and had to undergo endoscopic intervention. Ms. Huyen said: "Previously, I had undergone several endoscopy, feeling very uncomfortable, nauseous, and short of breath. But when I visited Cua Dong General Hospital, the endoscopy was performed under anesthesia, and it only took about 10 minutes to complete the endoscopy without feeling anything." In particular, the anesthesia endoscopy technique is also very effective in examining and diagnosing young patients. Le Ngoc Anh (7 years old), in Huong Son District, Ha Tinh, was hospitalized with prolonged abdominal pain, and was prescribed by doctors to undergo an endoscopy of the stomach and esophagus and undergo anesthesia. Anh said: "When the doctors examined me, I was asleep, so I did not feel any pain or discomfort."

Gastrointestinal endoscopy specialist Nguyen Viet Thang - Department of Functional Exploration, Cua Dong General Hospital said: "The technique of gastrointestinal endoscopy under anesthesia is not only beneficial for patients, but also creates conditions for doctors to observe gastric lesions carefully, detecting diseases more accurately. Moreover, for patients with blood pressure and cardiovascular problems, endoscopy under anesthesia will help to better control the condition of these diseases."

Performing retrograde laser lithotripsy at Cua Dong General Hospital. Photo: PV

When visiting Cua Dong General Hospital, patients not only feel comfortable and at ease with advanced endoscopy technology that does not cause discomfort, but also have the opportunity to experience a modern examination and treatment space with highly qualified doctors with many years of experience. The endoscopy room is designed according to international standards, spacious, ensuring absolute sterility. The recovery room meets standards, the 5-function bed has a push system, pneumatic monitor, and suction air (OAV). Thereby shortening the time for examination and treatment, saving maximum costs, bringing satisfaction to all customers.

Endoscopy under anesthesia is one of the modern techniques routinely applied at the Department of Functional Exploration, Cua Dong General Hospital. In addition, to improve the quality and meet the increasing demand for medical examination and treatment, the department has also invested in and equipped with a system of international standard machinery; including 6 3D - 4D color ultrasound machines, Doppler of cerebral and cardiovascular blood vessels... 4 Olympus digestive endoscopes from Japan; 2 extracorporeal lithotripsy machines with ultrasonic positioning; 2 retrograde lithotripsy machines using Laser, electrocardiogram machines, electroencephalogram machines, ultrasound machines to measure bone density... from prestigious brands in the world.

Functional examination department, one of the departments that receives a large number of patients at Cua Dong General Hospital. Photo: Dinh Nguyet

The functional exploration department of Cua Dong General Hospital performs the task of functional exploration diagnosis by procedures, coordinating patient care, meeting the requirements of patients and treating physicians. The strength of the department is the image quality and the ability to analyze and diagnose accurately by a team of experienced, well-trained doctors. In the coming time, the department will continue to focus on investing in equipment, applying new techniques, improving professional qualifications to provide high-quality, safe, and friendly medical services for the health of the community.

Dinh Nguyet