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Pinpointing GI Bleeds: Olympus Experts Talk Hemostasis and Imaging Innovation

Pinpointing GI Bleeds: Olympus Experts Talk Hemostasis and Imaging Innovation

Update: 2025-09-02
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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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Pinpointing GI Bleeds: Olympus Experts Talk Hemostasis and Imaging Innovation

Pinpointing GI Bleeds: Olympus Experts Talk Hemostasis and Imaging Innovation

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