CHAPTER 16 Sigmoidoscopy A sigmoidoscopy is the visualization within the sigmoid and descending colon with the aid of a scope and a light source. A brief description of the procedure follows: 1. The scope is inserted with the obturator in place. 2. The obturator is removed. 3. The air hose and bulb are attached to the scope. 4. The colon is inflated. 5. The light source is attached to the scope. Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Breast Biopsy/Lumpectomy Hemorrhoidectomy and/or Pilonidal Cystectomy Neurologic Bone Pan Instruments Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Patellar Tendon Bone Graft Instruments Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Instrumentation for the Operating Room A Photographic Manual Mar 16, 2017 | Posted by admin in NURSING | Comments Off on Sigmoidoscopy Full access? Get Clinical Tree
CHAPTER 16 Sigmoidoscopy A sigmoidoscopy is the visualization within the sigmoid and descending colon with the aid of a scope and a light source. A brief description of the procedure follows: 1. The scope is inserted with the obturator in place. 2. The obturator is removed. 3. The air hose and bulb are attached to the scope. 4. The colon is inflated. 5. The light source is attached to the scope. Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Breast Biopsy/Lumpectomy Hemorrhoidectomy and/or Pilonidal Cystectomy Neurologic Bone Pan Instruments Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Patellar Tendon Bone Graft Instruments Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join
