BAPEN-BSG Guidance on Intestinal Failure

“The British Intestinal Failure Alliance (BIFA) is a multi-professional special interest group within the British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN). It focuses on temporary/reversible intestinal failure (IF) (Type 2 IF) and patients needing home parenteral support (nutrition and/or fluid) (Type 3 IF).

The guidelines/recommendations and the position statements have all been written by the named authors and revised by the BIFA committee and BAPEN council. They aim to help staff working with patients with IF and those needing parenteral support.”

BIFA Guidance: Standardised Parenteral Support Catheter Guidelines 2018
BIFA Recommendations Management of Catheter Related Blood Stream Infections (CRBSIs) 2019
BIFA Recommendations for Catheter Related Blood Stream Infections (CRBSI) Diagnosis 2018

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Position Statements
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BSG position statement on the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease practice guidance on risk stratification and management of portal hypertension and varices in cirrhosis
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The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) recognises that the current UK guideline on the management of variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients (2015) requires updating.

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Clinical Resources
Allurion Gastric Balloon: Updated safety information due to the risks of gastric outlet obstruction, small bowel obstruction and gastric perforation (DSI/2026/004)
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In rare instances, the Allurion Gastric Balloon has not transited through the stomach or bowel as intended, leading to complications.