Delaying Endoscopic Access Affects ICU Outcomes

An endoscopic evaluation performed within 24 hours is associated with improved outcomes, including reduced mortality and fewer repeat interventions. In ICU settings, access can be influenced by transport logistics, equipment availability, and reusable scope reprocessing requirements.

Why choose single-use gastroscopes for the ICU?

• Instant bedside readiness: Single-use scopes like the aScope Gastro and Gastro Large are readily available for immediate access, eliminating wait times for equipment and reprocessing.
• Direct ICU management: Could help clinicians treat 75 percent of upper gastrointestinal bleed (UGIB) patients right in the ICU rather than transporting them elsewhere.
• Fewer resources needed: Conserves hospital resources by removing the need to pull six healthcare professionals away from other duties for patient transport.
• Time-saving efficiency: Eliminates the average 22-minute delay typically required to transport a patient from the ICU to the endoscopy unit or OR.
• Minimize patient risks: Bedside access helps avoid moving critically ill ICU patients, reducing risk and eliminating the need for an estimated 46% of ICU transports.

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(All statistics from Borja et al., 2023)

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