| Product Model | Brand | View Best Price |
| #1: Ri-Standard Direct Illuminated Laryngoscope Set with Macintosh Blades | Riester | View Price |
| #2: Macintosh Flexible Fiber Optic Blade for Ri-Integral Flex Laryngoscope | Riester | View Price |
| #3: Sterile Disposable Endoscope Warmer | DeRoyal | View Price |
| #4: Grafco Laryngoscope Set | Graham Field | View Price |
| #4: Grafco Laryngoscope Set | Graham Field | View Price |
Endoscopy is a method of medical procedure that allows a healthcare professional to view the interior of the body using a minimally invasive endoscope. These devices are comprised of a camera, a light, and a length of tubing that is able to be controlled and manipulated mechanically.
The use of endoscopy in performing a surgical procedure allows the physician the ability to access and work on specific organs and/or tissues without requiring a large incision into the skin for access. This removes the necessity of a large scar (which would otherwise result from a large incision) and can even provide the surgeon with more precision during surgery.
Endoscopy is commonly used in imaging and procedures in the gastrointestinal tract of patients, but it can be used in a wide range of other procedures, including those of the blood vessels and other fragile tissues. Because of its non-invasive and precise nature, endoscopy has quickly become a preferred method of surgery for many physicians. Interestingly, it has been shown to reduce the amount of time required for a procedure, as well as the amount of recovery time required post-operation.
The specialized equipment required for endoscopy covers a wide range of tools and accessories. This article will help to highlight some of the best endoscopy products available from trusted medical equipment manufacturers such as DeRoyal, Graham Field, and Riester—all of which can be found at Rehabmart.
The growth in popularity of endoscopy has been accompanied by an expansion in the number of tools that can be used for it. There is a large selection of equipment that may or may not be necessary for endoscopy, depending on the procedure being performed. To help ensure that you are getting the right product for your needs, this section will highlight the various tools used in endoscopy, as well as some important considerations to make when purchasing endoscopy supplies.
Endoscopy needles are the surface-puncturing tool of endoscopy, which is used to gain access through the skin and/or into the required cavities of the body. These devices are offered in a range of sizes (diameter), with some being designed for specific procedures. Whether or not a needle is required for a certain procedure will likely influence whether you will need one.
Many procedures may require a supply of gas (often carbon dioxide) or the use of suction (to remove fluid samples). Because of this, various types of endoscopy tubing are available, each with certain benefits. Tubing is sterilized and designed to be discarded after use. Once again, the type of tubing required may be influenced by the type of endoscopy procedure being performed.
As was noted in the introduction, endoscopes feature a camera that is used to allow the physician to see what he/she is working on during the procedure. However, as is expected in the warm, wet environment of the body, endoscopy camera lenses can often be subject to fogging during a procedure. To limit this, many anti-fogging treatments are available, which can be applied to the camera’s lens prior to the procedure. This prevents fogging and the challenges to physician vision that result from it during a procedure.
Laryngoscopes are specialized devices that are used to view a patient’s larynx (the organ of the throat that houses the vocal chords). In endoscopic procedures, laryngoscopes can be used to guide the scope through the larynx. Because of this, procedures requiring that an endoscope have access to or through the throat will involve the use of a laryngoscope.
As their name implies, specimen retrieval pouches are used to collect specimens during an endoscopic procedure. These bags are designed to be small an unobtrusive during the procedure, and then safe and effective in the process of removing a sample from a patient. Almost any procedure requiring a specimen be removed from a patient will require the use of a specimen retrieval pouch.
Because of the large and diverse number of tools used in the process of endoscopy, many medical equipment manufacturers offer endoscopy kits. These kits often feature the set of required tools for certain endoscopic procedures. The use of an endoscopy kit can make pre-operative preparation simple and easy for healthcare professionals.
As was noted previously, the type of endoscopic procedure being performed will influence which set of tools may be necessary for you. For example, a general imaging endoscopy might not require a specimen retrieval pouch, while an endoscopy to gather tissue samples or remove items such as gallstones will. Because of this, it is highly recommended that you review what endoscopy equipment you will require for your procedure(s) before making a purchase.
Going hand-in-hand with the type of procedure is the amount of time that a procedure will take. For procedures that will last for a lengthier amount of time, items such as anti-fog treatments will be much more necessary than for brief procedures. Once again, consider the procedure carefully when making a purchase.
This consideration might be one that is easily overlooked: how often the same procedure will be performed. Healthcare professionals such as gastroenterologists will perform certain endoscopy-based procedures very frequently. Because of this, certain equipment—such as tubing or needles—may be best to purchase in bulk, as it will frequently used. Additionally, purchasing kits for these regularly performed procedures may be helpful.
The field of endoscopy is both dynamic and wide-ranging, featuring tools for many different procedures. To help ensure that you are getting the best equipment to meet your needs, Rehabmart offers a vast selection of endoscopy supplies all in one location. Whether you are simply browsing for products or making a purchase, Rehabmart can help you along each step of the way.
