Resources for Endoscopy

These are links to the content on the eGuidelines+ that are especially relevant to staff members performing endoscopy procedures, whether in an OR, cath lab, or ambulatory surgery center. We have organized the links on this page to help staff members more quickly identify and access that content.

Guidelines A-Z

At a Glance

• Anesthesia: Malignant Hyperthermia
• Anesthesia: Moderate and Deep Sedation Analgesia
• Anesthesia: Pain Management
• Hand-Over Tools: General Surgery
• Medication: Emergency Medications
• Positioning: Lateral Position
• Positioning: Lithotomy Position
• Positioning: Sitting, Modified-Sitting, and Beach-Chair Positions
• Endoscopy Procedures

Tools

• Audit Tools
• Case Studies: Processing Flexible Endoscopes
• Case Studies: High-Level Disinfection
• Case Studies: Moderate Sedation
• Case Studies: Medication Safety
• Case Studies: Product Evaluation
• Case Studies: Specimen Management
• Case Studies: Team Communication
• Checklist: AORN Comprehensive Surgical Checklist
• Competency Verification Tools
• Gap analysis Tools
• Implementation Roadmap
• Key Takeaways
• Policy and Procedure Templates
• Tool Kit: Correct Site Surgery
• Tool Kit: Emergency Preparedness
• Tool Kit: Environmental Cleaning
• Tool Kit: Fire Safety
• Tool Kit: Recruitment and Retention