What are the main components of Flip Technology?
Endoflip 1.0 & Endoflip 2.0 (w topography)
What surgical procedures are discussed in “Operating Room Protocol”?
Hiatal hernia/fundo
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Heller Myotomy
POEM
What does POEM stand for?
Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy
List of one the primary contributing clinicians on this paper?
Hirano, Pandolfino, Boeckxstaens
What is the length of EF-325N?
8cm
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Which system is required for topography, real-time measurements over time and screening for swallowing/motility disorders?
According to the “Motility Assessment Protocol”, what would be the expected disease state in a patient with RAC’s and DI of 0-2 mm2/mmHg?
EGJOO with normal contractile response
What are the two distinct times in a POEM using Endoflip technology that a measurement should be made?
After intubation
After myotomy is complete, prior to closure of mucostomy
How many Best Practice(s)/Advice were listed in the paper?
5
How may impedance sensors does the EF-322N catheter have?
16
In both 1.0 and 2.0, what are the additional components required to properly use the system?
Catheter, pre-test cylinder, EGD procedure materials (eg gastroscope, bite block, water, lube)
What catheter does the Operating Room Protocol suggest for a fundoplication?
EF-325N
At what event was the first Canadian POEM with Endoflip used?
TO Live
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What is the distance between the EF-325N balloon sensors?
0.5cm
What are the two different Endoflip catheters and what are their respective indications (DX or Tx)?
EF-325N: therapeutic
EF-322N: diagnostic
What is the suggested range of catheter fill volume in Heller Myotomy & Hiatal Hernia?
30-40ml
What is the primary patient diagnosis resulting a POEM procedure?
Achalasia
What are the 3 procedural indications reviewed in this paper?
Achalasia, GERD, EoE
What does RAC mean?
Repetitive Antegrade Contractions
What are the motility patterns that can be interpreted with 2.0?
RAC’s (antegrade) = normal motility
RRC’s (retrograde) = abnormal
Absent (no pattern) = abnormal
Other (spastic pattern) = abnormal
What would be the expected DI in a patient with Repetitive Antegrade Contractions (RRC’s) and a retrograde contractile response with increased EGJ distensibility?
> 9
What is a common side-effect of POEM procedures which could be improved/eliminated with use of Endoflip?
GERD
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Identify any 1 of the 5 best practices advice as identified by the AGA institute
What to do if system loses power and there’s more than 10 ml of fluid in catheter?
Once power is restored the machine will recognize, press CONTINUE, and it will resume from point of disruption