Monthly Archives: July 2019

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Patients who present with acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC) are at high risk for short-term colectomy. Despite consensus guidelines on the management of inpatient ASUC, variations in practice exist that can delay time-sensitive therapy. The variab… Continue reading →

Injectable fentanyl is widely used as part of moderate sedation for endoscopic procedures. In the setting of a national injectable fentanyl shortage, conservation measures were enacted in 4/2018 at our academic medical center, which performs over 14,0… Continue reading →

Physician performance measures and quality of care indicators for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) were developed to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life, while decreasing healthcare costs. Adherence to these quality indicators varies among pr… Continue reading →

Upper endoscopy with pneumatic balloon dilation is one of the first-line treatments for esophageal achalasia but carries risk for adverse events such as perforation and aspiration secondary to esophageal stasis. Continue reading →

Increasing emphasis on quality of care, as well as performance-based reimbursement have placed the spotlight on improving healthcare efficiency. As demand for GI procedures continues to increase, resources like physical space and personnel remain uncha… Continue reading →

Constipation accounts for approximately 3% of all pediatric visits. The role of providing care for children with constipation has expanded from the outpatient offices to include providers in the emergency department (ED) and inpatient settings. At UPMC… Continue reading →