Gastrointestinal endoscopy is an important diagnostic method for gastrointestinal diseases. Traditional gastrointestinal endoscopy can cause fear due to the "pain sensation". Many people would rather procrastinate than undergo gastroscopy, resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. So, can painless gastroscopy be the preferred examination method for these populations?
Is anesthesia safe for painless gastroscopy examination?
Ordinary gastroscopy belongs to the category of "painful". When performing a regular gastroscopy examination, the doctor will insert a tube from the patient's throat into the stomach. At this time, the patient is in a conscious state, and due to individual differences in tolerance, the patient may experience varying degrees of nausea, vomiting, and other reactions.
During painless gastroscopy, the main method is to induce central sedation through medication, reduce stress reactions, and induce a state of unconsciousness in patients, ensuring the smooth completion of the examination.
Surgery has a size, anesthesia has no size. When performing painless gastroscopy, general anesthesia is still necessary, which carries certain risks. Doctors must have a comprehensive understanding of the patient's medical history and contraindications, and promptly address any potential adverse reactions detected during surgery through preoperative evaluation. The most crucial thing is to ensure airway patency and prevent reflux and aspiration during anesthesia.
After surgery, patients may experience dizziness and drowsiness when they first regain consciousness, similar to a state of drunkenness, which usually lasts for about 30 minutes and gradually subsides. During this period, patients need to maintain a supine position or sit still. If you need to change clothes, be sure to do so with the help of accompanying personnel to avoid falling and getting injured. Within 24 hours after anesthesia, driving, cycling, and engaging in high-altitude operations are prohibited.
Who is not suitable for painless gastroscopy?
One is excessive obesity, accompanied by respiratory arrest syndrome, which makes it difficult to ensure smooth breathing after anesthesia;
The second is an allergic constitution, especially for those who are allergic to sedatives;
Third, patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding and gastric retention;
The fourth is acute respiratory infections, such as acute pharyngitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia or other infections, accompanied by high fever;
The fifth is severe coronary heart disease and myocardial injury, accompanied by severe heart failure or arrhythmia.
Painless gastroscopy examination is not just about getting an injection or sleeping, it involves multiple medical contents, and both doctors and patients should attach great importance to it. Patients need to proactively and thoroughly inform themselves of their physical condition so that anesthesiologists can assess whether they meet the anesthesia requirements and better ensure the safety of their lives.