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Endoscopy - GI + Pu​lmonary

The Endoscopy Unit is a tertiary referral center that provides treatment to adult inpatients and outpatients with gastroenterology conditions requiring diagnostic/therapeutic invasive, non-invasive intervention. It also provides treatment for patients requiring pulmonary diagnostic procedures and minor renal tract investigations. Primary patient diagnosis includes gastrointestinal tract/hepatology, pulmonary disease, and urology (kidney stone).​

Unit Description: Endoscopy – GI + Pulmonary.
Patient Population: Adult Mixed gender.
Hours of Operation: Sunday-Thursday, 0700H-1730H (Weekend and After Hours – On Call)
No of Beds:
6 Procedure Rooms.
12 Beds.
Occupancy Rate: 70%
Staff Categories:
  • Nurse Manager.
  • Clinical Resource Nurse.
  • Nurse Coordinator.
  • Registered Nurses.
  • Endoscopy Technician.
  • Patient Care Technician.
  • Unit Assistant.

Primary Diagnosis

Disease of Gastrointestinal Tract/Hepatology
Pulmonary disease

Primary Procedures

  • Care of patient post moderate sedation and general anesthesia.
  • Pre and Post-operative/procedure management.
  • Gastroscopy.
  • Colonoscopy.
  • Sigmoidoscopy.
  • ERCP.
  • Single/double balloon enterescopy.
  • Banding/Scierotherapy/APC.
  • Bronchoscopy/Sputum induction.
  • Ultrasound Gastroscopy.
  • Ultrasound Guided Biopsy.
  • Percutaneous Feeding Gastrostomy.
  • Infliximab/Vendolizumab Infusion.
  • Endo-bronchial ultrasound (EBUS).
  • Capsule Endoscopy.

Model of Nursing Care

Total Patient Care Utilizing a Partnership Model.