Lasers in gastroenterology.
The laser nurse is an integral part of the gastroenterologic endoscopy team. A keen awareness of laser instrumentation, delivery systems, endoscopy equipment, gastroenterologic conditions, perioperative endoscopy protocols, and patient monitoring are needed to provide safe and effective laser intervention. The success of gastroenterologic laser use is being realized as new applications begin to replace conventional methods of treatment.
Ragan
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Ohio Valley Hospital, Steubenville.
D000368:Aged; D004724:Endoscopy; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery; D005770:Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000451:nursing; D008297:Male; D013683:Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic / Q000601:surgery