Ergonomics in Endoscopy

Speaker:
Keith Siau, United Kingdom

Chairs:
Leigh Donnelly, United Kingdom
Wendy Carmel, Denmark

Endoscopy is a physically demanding activity and endoscopy related injury is becoming an increasing problem for endoscopists and endoscopy teams. Endoscopy related injury includes, back, neck and shoulder problems, wrist, and elbow issues. The result of these injuries has a significant impact on health and subsequent illness.

By thinking about ergonomics and the endoscopy environment we can make a positive impact on the health of our endoscopists and endoscopy teams.

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