Tag gastroenterology

PEG Re-Insertion Guideline

SCGHED Guideline 4 340

Here is a general guide to the emergent re-insertion of a displaced percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. Note: in hours there is a PEG Nurse on G75 available for advice contactable on DECT phone 73677. Date implemented – 01/2009 Revision…

Paracentesis

SCGHED Guideline 4 340

Indications Diagnostic Determine the cause of new onset ascites, ascites of unknown origin, or suspected malignant ascites Suspicion of bacterial peritonitis in a patient with known ascites with associated pyrexia, hypotension, tachycardia or encephalopathy. Therapeutic Remove excess intraperitoneal fluid to…

Upper GI Bleeding Protocol SCGH ED (11/2024)

SCGH protocol to assist in the assessment, management and disposition of patients presenting with suspected upper GI bleeding: Intranet link HERE Glasgow-Blatchford Bleeding Score (GBS) from MDCalc Date implemented – 11/2024 Review date – 11/2027 Author – Ercleve / Steval…