Notes on gastrointestinal endoscopy with anesthesia

The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Tran Thi Ngat - Department of General Surgery - Vinmec Danang International Hospital. Dr. Ngat has over 15 years of experience as an Anesthesiologist.

Anesthesia gastrointestinal endoscopy is a method of diagnosing digestive problems, as well as helping to detect early signs of digestive tract cancers. What should be noted when gastrointestinal endoscopy with anesthesia?

Anesthesia endoscopy is a method used in the examination of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including the upper gastrointestinal tract (stomach, esophagus, duodenum) and lower gastrointestinal tract (colon-rectum). Through the endoscope, doctors can detect abnormalities in the digestive tract such as: foreign bodies, mucosal lesions,... In addition, when detecting suspicious signs If cancer is suspected, the patient can be biopsied, sampled for HP bacteria, detected gastrointestinal bleeding,...
Gastrointestinal anesthesia is evaluated as a safe method with few complications. proof and correct. The amount of anesthetic used to anesthetize the patient will be calculated by the doctor in accordance with the condition of each patient. The patient will wake up immediately after the end of endoscopy and will not affect health.

Moreover, with the traditional gastrointestinal endoscopy method, patients have to experience conditions such as discomfort, pain, nausea, vomiting, irritable bowel movements,... making it difficult for doctors, affect the endoscopy results. In some cases, patients even feel sore throat after endoscopy. But with gastrointestinal endoscopy with anesthesia, the above conditions will disappear. Patients will only feel like they have just experienced a deep, extremely smooth and comfortable sleep.

To facilitate the endoscopy process and get the most accurate results so that doctors can properly diagnose the disease and get the right treatment regimen, the patient should note the following:
Fasting before at least at least 6 hours to facilitate observation and safely avoid reflux during anesthesia. Do not drink colored beverages. In particular, with anaesthesia endoscopy, do not drink water before endoscopic anesthesia for at least 2 hours to avoid reflux into the lungs. With gastroscopy, patients are not allowed to take drugs that coat the stomach lining before the endoscopy. For colonoscopy with anesthesia: the patient needs to clean the intestines before performing the technique. Patients under 10 years of age should refrain from performing gastrointestinal endoscopy with anesthesia, except in urgent cases with a doctor's prescription. After the gastrointestinal endoscopy is performed under anesthesia, the patient will be taken out for monitoring and will regain consciousness very quickly and there will be almost no discomfort after the endoscopy. The results of the endoscopy will be examined, evaluated, diagnosed or advised by doctors.

Gastroscopy is a common and fairly safe procedure for most people. However, there are some cases where gastroscopy must be postponed if:
Suspected gastric perforation, burns due to ingestion of acid. Heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, respiratory failure. The patient has just eaten. Perforated gastrointestinal tract.

Under sedation, it will take some time for the anesthetic to wear off (usually about 1 hour). The sick person should rest and wait to wake up, have a family member accompany him and take him home. After endoscopy, the patient may feel: sore throat, difficulty swallowing, abdominal pain, mild abdominal distension. This situation will gradually decrease during the day. Eat porridge, cooked soup, liquid because it is easy to digest. Cold milk can be used, but hot milk should not be used as it can hurt the stomach. The first day after the endoscopy, the patient avoids eating sour vegetables such as lemon, mango, grapefruit, .. or pickled dishes such as pickled cucumber, salted eggplant... Stay away from alcohol, beer, and other foods. tobacco, coffee. These irritants will destroy the stomach lining, causing stomach damage. Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the hospitals that not only ensures professional quality with a team of leading doctors, modern equipment and technology, but also stands out for its examination and consulting services. and comprehensive, professional medical treatment; civilized, polite, safe and sterile medical examination and treatment space. Customers when choosing to perform tests here can be completely assured of the accuracy of test results.
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