Performance Characteristics and Technical Outcomes of Single-use Gastroscopes Used Bedside Versus Reusable Gastroscopes Used in the Endoscopy Unit Evaluated in Subacute Patients

Performance Characteristics and Technical Outcomes of Single-use Gastroscopes Used Bedside Versus Reusable Gastroscopes Used in the Endoscopy Unit Evaluated in Subacute Patients

The aim of this study is to investigate whether single-use gastroscopes used bedside can reduce the time from indication to procedure compared with re-usable gastroscopes used at the endoscopy unit in patients referred to a subacute gastroscopy.

Participants in the first period will be scheduled for gastroscopy with a re-usable gastroscope in the endoscopy unit, whereas participants during the second period will have a gastroscopy performed at the ward (bed-side) with a single-use gastroscope.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients of any gender, 18 years of age or older admitted to the acute section of the surgical department (Kir2) at Zealand University Hospital referred to early EGD without general anesthesia.

Exclusion Criteria:

• ASA-score of 4 or higher
• Unstable patient
• Suspicion of ventricular retention
• Suspicion of active bleeders
• Need for expert endoscopist to perform the procedure, e.g. stenting
• Patients < 18 years of age