A water-soluble, ginger-based solution that clears bubbles from the gastrointestinal tract during GI procedures allows endoscopists to fully visualize the GI tract during colonoscopies and esophagogastroduodenoscopies, according to a study.
Although simethicone is the most common defoaming solution used to enhance GI tract visibility, primary investigator Teri S. Mallard, BSN, RN, noted that its use is not recommended because it prevents the evaporation of moisture, creating a haven for