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Q: What is the purpose of suctioning during sigmoidoscopy?
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Which action is essential to prevent hypoxemia during suctioning?

Administer 100% oxygen to reduce the effects of airway obstruction during suctioning


What happens in a sigmoidoscopy?

During a sigmoidoscopy a thin, flexible instrument is used to visually examine the intestinal lining and obtain small tissue specimens


Which part of the body is being examined during sigmoidoscopy?

Sigmoidoscopy is the examination of the large intestine starting from your rectum all the way to your colon. The procedure is what they class as minimally invasive.


Can you have a sigmoidoscopy with a period?

I am due my period. Can you have a sigmoidoscopy with a period?


What is indication and contraindication of oral suctioning?

indication for suctioning


What solution that can use during tracheal suctioning to loose the secretion?

sodium bicarb or normal saline


What is major electrolyte lost through nasogastric suctioning?

How high do you put suctioning for nasogastric.


Who performs sigmoidoscopy?

A gastroenterologist


Why is a sigmoidoscopy preferred?

However, compared with sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy is a longer process, causes more discomfort, and is more costly.


What do doctors do during a DnC?

Doctors dilate the cervix and remove the contents of the uterus, either by scraping the uterine lining or suctioning the content.


What personal protective equipment should be worn when suctioning patient?

Usually the standard sterile gloves, mask and goggles can suffice to protect you when suctioning.


What therapeutic use does a sigmoidoscope have?

The sigmoidoscope can be used therapeutically in conjunction with such other equipment as electrosurgical devices to remove polyps and other lesions found during the sigmoidoscopy.