Cholangitis, or infection of the common bile duct, may occur. Cholangitis is treated as a medical emergency and should be treated immediately. Cholecystitis is another type of dangerous infection affecting the gallbladder. Cholecystitis also requires immediate medical attention....
Cholangitis can be life-threatening, and is regarded as a medical emergency. Characteristic symptoms include jaundice, fever, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, low blood pressure and confusion. Initial treatment is with intravenous fluids and antibiotics, but there is often an underlying problem ...
A review of our service identified that whilst responsive for emergency inpatient (IP) procedures we had a nine week wait for an elective out-patient (OP) procedures. We wish to describe the review and redesign of our service. Method The patient pathway was mapped with key stakeholders and ...
All outpatients have a full medical clerk–in pre–procedure supported by a Physician's Associate. An Endoscopy RN visits in–patients the day before their procedure. Out patients were given a patient satisfaction questionnaire. Results Waiting times: The wait for both IP ...
Full size image Eligibility criteria Patients will be required to meet all of the following inclusion criteria in order to be eligible for study participation: age ≥ 18 years; ability to give written informed consent to involvement; requirement for ERCP to be performed for any indication...