ERCP Bootcamp for the Endoscopy Team (Live and Virtual)

Video Transcription

Video Summary

The video transcript is a discussion between two healthcare professionals, Dr. Siddiqui and Dr. Regner, about the equipment and techniques used in biliary cannulation during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). They discuss the different types of endoscopes, cannulas, sphincter tomes, and wires used in the procedure. They demonstrate how to prepare the scope, apply a disposable tip, and connect the sphincter tome. They also show how to bow and rotate the cannula or tome, and discuss the advantages of using a short wire system. The doctors mention the importance of good contact and tissue apposition when performing a sphincterotomy, and offer troubleshooting tips for optimal cutting. They briefly touch on the training and onboarding process for nurses and technicians who assist with ERCP procedures.

Keywords

biliary cannulation

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

endoscopes

cannulas

sphincter tomes

wires

scope preparation