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After studying this chapter, you should be able to do the following: Understand the indications for both respiratory and gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy in critically ill patients. Describe the contraindications and potential complications that are associated with endoscopy and endosurgery.
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Licht, H.M., Jaffe, F., D’Alonzo, G.E. (2010). Endoscopy in the Intensive Care Unit. In: Criner, G., Barnette, R., D'Alonzo, G. (eds) Critical Care Study Guide. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-77452-7_10
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