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Episode Synopsis
When a GI bleed strikes, the atmosphere in the procedure room changes instantly. In this episode of OlympusTalks, Olympus’ Christian Stroupe and Robert Barrett share how Olympus® technologies are designed to help physicians regain visibility and respond quickly to find the bleed and achieve hemostasis.
Chapter 1: Meet the Guests
Olympus’ Christian Stroupe and Robert Barrett explain their paths to medtech industry and their current roles in GI
Chapter 2: Why GI Bleeding Matters
The prevalence of GI bleeds and their impact on patient outcomes
Why it’s one of the top reasons for endoscopy
Chapter 3: The Moment Everything Changes
“You just see red everywhere” – how visibility is lost and urgency takes over
What it feels like when the room shifts from routine to critical
Chapter 4: Finding the Bleed
The challenge of pinpointing the source of the GI bleed
How advanced imaging helps physicians locate and assess the bleed
Chapter 5: Tools for Hemostasis
Overview of Olympus’ therapeutic options: clips, powders, and thermal forceps
Matching the right tool to the type of bleed
Chapter 6: Reducing Repeat Patient Visits
How effective hemostasis prevents rebleeds and follow-up procedures
Supporting physicians in getting it right the first time
Chapter 7: Hospital VS. ASC Settings
Difference in procedure complexity and patient profiles
Why even “routine” cases can present bleeding risks
For more episodes by OlympusTalks, please visit olympusamerica.com/podcasts.
This podcast has been paid for by Olympus Corporation of the Americas.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Discover how the EVIS X1™ Endoscopy System is elevating the standard of care and the role of RDI™ technology: https://medical.olympusamerica.com/technology/rdi
Learn how EndoClot™ PHS, an advanced powder hemostat, supports physicians achieve hemostasis: https://medical.olympusamerica.com/products/endoclotphs
Explore the Retentia™ HemoClip for reliable clipping and effective hemostasis during GI procedures: https://medical.olympusamerica.com/products/retentia-hemoclip
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Chapters
(00:01:18) - Meet the Guests(00:07:27) - Why GI Bleeding Matters(00:10:28) - Finding the Bleed(00:14:27) - The Moment Everything Changes(00:20:17) - Tools for Hemostasis(00:21:22) - Reducing Repeat Patient Visits(00:24:03) - Hospital VS. ASC Settings
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