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Chapter 5 How to Use
5.5 Treatment
Prior to performing endoscopic electrosurgery, one should have a thorough understanding of
the manufacturers' instructions for all equipment involved and one should be familiar with the
specific safety and usage aspects of each endotherapy device.
5.5.1 Using Endotherapy Devices
WARNING
• Use sterile or reprocessed endotherapy devices. Non-sterile or inadequately reprocessed
endotherapy devices may pose an infection risk.
• Do not use endotherapy devices, operate, insert or withdraw the endoscope, perform
bending, air supply or suction, or operate the related equipment whenever the endoscopic
image is compromised, unclear, blurry, etc. due to any reason or condition including loss
of image, power interruption, water droplets or dirt/debris adhering to the objective lens,
etc. Doing so may cause injury to tissues in the body cavity, bleeding and/or perforation.
• Do not apply excessive force of the endoscope or endotherapy device against mucosal
surfaces. Doing so may cause injury to tissues in the body cavity, bleeding and/or
perforation.
• When inserting an endotherapy device into the endoscope, or when injecting fluids by
attaching a syringe to the instrument channel inlet, slowly insert the endotherapy device
or syringe straight into the endoscope. Also, when withdrawing it, slowly pull straight out.
If an endotherapy device or syringe is inserted or withdrawn quickly, or if it is inserted
or withdrawn obliquely against the forceps valve, the forceps valve may be damaged or
accidentally detached, or a clearance may be generated between the lid and the main
body of the forceps valve. As a result, body fluid may be splattered around leading to
infection to the patient or end-user.
• Do not perform a procedure with an endotherapy device hung over the forceps valve.
Doing so may cause leakage of body fluids and increase a risk of infection.
• Do not bend or insert the endoscope while an endotherapy device protrudes from the
distal end. Excessive force of the endotherapy device may be unintentionally applied
against mucosal surfaces, causing injury to tissues in the body cavity, bleeding and/or
perforation.
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