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Developing the Pediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit: A Clinical Report by the Endoscopy and Procedures Committee

Harpreet Pall1, Diana Lerner, Julie Khlevner

  • 1*Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, St Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA †Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI ‡Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, New York-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, New York, NY §Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO ||Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH ¶Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX #Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, St Louis Children's Hospital, St Louis, MO **Perioperative Services, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA ††Department of Pediatrics, William Osler Health System, Brampton ‡‡McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada §§Pediatric Gastroenterology, All Children's Hospital, St Petersburg, FL ||||Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston TX ¶¶NASPGHAN Endoscopy and Procedures Committee Chair.

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
|March 15, 2016
PubMed

Insights

This report provides essential guidance for establishing pediatric endoscopy units, addressing variability in design and management. It offers a comprehensive review for practitioners caring for children undergoing endoscopic procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopic Procedures
  • Healthcare Facility Design

Background:

  • Significant variability exists in the design and management of pediatric endoscopy units.
  • Limited guidance is available for pediatric endoscopy practitioners compared to adult units.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review critical considerations for establishing pediatric endoscopy units.
  • To provide guidance for the design and management of these specialized facilities.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature review was conducted.
  • The review focused on design, management, equipment, motility setup, billing, coding, and pediatric-specific topics.

Main Results:

  • Identified key areas for consideration in pediatric endoscopy unit setup.
  • Highlighted the need for standardized practices and specialized equipment.

Conclusions:

  • Establishing a pediatric endoscopy unit requires careful planning across multiple domains.
  • This report serves as a foundational guide for healthcare professionals in this field.

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