Ep 5 - Pinpointing GI Bleeds: Olympus Experts Talk Hemostasis and Imaging Innovation

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