First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (July 29 - 30)

10_The On Call Call

Pdf Summary

This document provides information on various scenarios that may occur during being on-call as a GI fellow. The first case involves a patient calling with a question about their colonoscopy prep, where the importance of professionalism and patient-centeredness is emphasized. The document also discusses the different types of colonoscopy preps and their respective instructions. <br /><br />The second case involves a resident calling about a patient with a GI bleed, and the importance of determining whether the situation requires emergent or urgent endoscopy is highlighted. The document provides indications for emergent scope and stresses the need for assessing the patient's condition before proceeding. <br /><br />The third case involves a patient calling with post-colonoscopy pain, and potential causes for the pain are discussed. The document highlights the importance of communication and documentation when complications are suspected and advises sending patients to the ER if necessary. Lastly, the document briefly mentions common post-ERCP complications and emphasizes the need for early communication and collaboration with other specialties when complications arise.

Keywords

on-call scenarios

GI fellow

colonoscopy prep

professionalism

patient-centeredness

resident call

GI bleed

emergent endoscopy

post-colonoscopy pain

complications