How do you perform an ERCP procedure?
How do you perform an ERCP procedure?
How is ERCP performed?
- Numbs your throat with an anesthetic spray.
- Inserts the endoscope into your mouth and guides it through the esophagus and stomach to reach the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum).
- Pumps air through the endoscope into the stomach and duodenum to make it easier to see organs.
How do you prepare a patient for ERCP?
- You may have diet and/or medication restrictions the week before the ERCP test.
- You will not be allowed any heavy meal for at least 8 hours before the procedure, light meals or opaque liquids for 6 hours before, or clear liquids for at least 2 hours before.
- Plan to take the day off from work.
Is an ERCP considered surgery?
An ERCP is a specialized procedure that combines endoscopy and imaging technology to visualize the bile ducts and, in some cases, allow for therapeutic intervention.
How long does a ERCP procedure take?
The endoscope does not interfere with breathing. Taking slow and deep breaths during the procedure may help you to relax. The length of the examination varies between 30 and 90 minutes (usually about an hour). After ERCP, you will be monitored while the sedative medications wear off.
What are the side effects of ERCP procedure?
ERCP Side Effects
- Severe, worsening abdominal pain.
- A distended, firm abdomen.
- Fever or chills.
- Vomiting, especially vomiting blood.
- Difficulty swallowing or breathing.
- Severe sore throat.
What to expect after having an ERCP?
You may have bloating or nausea for a short time after the procedure. You may have a sore throat for 1 to 2 days. You can go back to a normal diet once your swallowing has returned to normal. You should rest at home for the remainder of the day.
How long does the pain last after ERCP?
After completion of an ERCP procedure The air used to inflate the stomach and bowel during an ERCP procedure can cause some bloating or gas for about 24 hours. After the procedure, you may have a sore throat for the first day or up to three to four days.
How do you feel after ERCP?
After ERCP, you can expect the following:
- You will most often stay at the hospital or outpatient center for 1 to 2 hours after the procedure so the sedation or anesthesia can wear off.
- You may have bloating or nausea for a short time after the procedure.
- You may have a sore throat for 1 to 2 days.
Does ERCP require intubation?
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the gold standard in the diagnosis and treatment of biliary and pancreatic disease. Deep sedation without intubation is the most practice anesthetic technique and intubation is recommended in very exceptional cases.
