Improving Quality and Safety in the Endoscopy Unit (On-Demand) | August 2023-Advanced Endoscopy and Upper GI Bleeding Quality Indicators

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In this video, the speaker discusses quality indicators for EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy), ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography), and EUS (endoscopic ultrasound). They emphasize the importance of having access to high-quality endoscopic procedures and outline key factors such as correct indication, appropriate therapy, and risk minimization. The speaker mentions that the ASGE (American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy) quality committee is working on documents to enhance these quality indicators. For ERCP, they highlight the importance of accurate indication, cannulation rate, antibiotic administration, and proper documentation. In terms of EUS, they discuss the significance of accurate TNM staging, diagnostic rate, adverse event monitoring, and the use of antibiotics. The speaker also touches on upper gastrointestinal bleeding and highlights the importance of appropriate antibiotics, indicating ulcer bleeding, and second look endoscopy. They conclude by emphasizing the need to maintain high-quality endoscopic procedures and suggest referring to ASGE documents for further details on interventions to improve quality indicators.

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Julie Yang, MD FASGE

Keywords

quality indicators

high-quality endoscopic procedures

ASGE

ERCP indication

EUS TNM staging

upper gastrointestinal bleeding