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World J Gastroenterol. May 21, 2015; 21(19): 5995-6000
Published online May 21, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i19.5995
Published online May 21, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i19.5995
Figure 1 Preparation process for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography using EZ-FIX.
EZ-FIX is filled with tiny polystyrene particles and compressed air. First, EZ-FIX was placed on the procedure table in a loose shape (A); Then, the patient was placed on the EZ-FIX, and the monitoring device was set up (B); All belts on the device were locked, including those for both hands (C); Inflation state of EZ-FIX after sedation (D); Deflation state of EZ-FIX. It fixes the shape of the patient’s posture (E).
Figure 2 Comparisons of the efficacy profiles between the EZ-FIX and the non-EZ-FIX groups.
A: Total dose of propofol administered; B: Recovery time of the patients.
- Citation: Lee S, Han JH, Lee HS, Kim KB, Lee IK, Cha EJ, Shin YD, Park N, Park SM. Efficacy and safety of a patient-positioning device (EZ-FIX) for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21(19): 5995-6000
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v21/i19/5995.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v21.i19.5995