YKHC Low-Risk Endoscopy Criteria

OVERVIEW

Because YKHC has no ICU, serious endoscopy complications require Medevac transfer. Prevention of this occurrence is a priority. Therefore endoscopy in Bethel is limited to relatively low risk patients.

The intention of this page is to provide transparent criteria for the most common comorbidities which increase the risk of an endoscopy complication. This page is not all-inclusive.

These criteria are written with isolated diagnoses in mind. The presence of multiple comorbidities may yield a higher risk than either individually and this effect is not incorporated into these criteria.

GENERAL

BMI

• BMI < 45 (non-negotiable limit)
• For BMI 35-45, consult anesthesia

CARDIAC

CHF

1. Most recent LVEF >= 40%
2. Recent (<6mos) BNP <= 125 pg/mL (or YKHC laboratory’s current upper limit of normal)
3. No loop diuretic use (chronic or acute) within the last 12 months

CAD

1. No history of coronary revascularization (either surgical or endovascular)
2. No use of anti-angina agents in the last 12 months
3. Normal exercise treadmill test within the last 12 months

PULMONARY

COPD

Post-bronchodilator FEV1 >= 60% of predicted