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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a technique that combines the use of endoscopy and fluoroscopy to diagnose and treat certain problems of the biliary or pancreatic ductal systems. It is primarily performed by highly skilled and specialty trained gastroenterologists.
MRCP has been slowly replacing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) as investigation of choice. MRCP is highly accurate in diagnosing the biliary system, pancreatic duct and accessing surrounding solid organs. Several advantages offered by MRCP is its non-invasive nature, less costly, requires less examination time when ...
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Medicine Hat Regional Hospital is a medical facility located in Medicine Hat, Alberta serving a catchment area of 117,000. It has 213 beds. It has 213 beds. Alberta Health Services is responsible for the operations of the hospital.
There are two "cable" television providers in Medicine Hat, Shaw Communications and Telus. Shaw carries American network affiliates from Spokane, Washington . Medicine Hat has not had over-the-air English-language CBC Television service since CHAT-TV disaffiliated from the network in 2008.
The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede is an annual event held in Medicine Hat, Alberta. It is one of the largest and oldest rodeo and exhibition events in Canada . The Stampede has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century and has become an integral part of the Medicine Hat's cultural identity.
Supplemental oxygen is frequently required in the treatment of severe AP, and a patient may be given anything from supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula, to full mechanical ventilation. In many cases, even the most intensive respiratory therapies are not enough, and many patients with severe pancreatitis die as a result of respiratory failure .
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas.Causes include a gallstone impacted in the common bile duct or the pancreatic duct, heavy alcohol use, systemic disease, trauma, elevated calcium levels, hypertriglyceridemia (with triglycerides usually being very elevated, over 1000 mg/dL), certain medications, hereditary causes and, in children, mumps.