First published on 21 Jan 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected capacity across the board; for gastrointestinal (GI) medicine it has had a direct impact on endoscopy and GI physiology testing. Upper GI physiology investigations are elective investigations, aimed at determining causes of symptoms in […]
First published on 16 Oct 2020
The AGIP Council is aware that much has changed since their initial advice was issued in May. AGIP continues to maintain that oesophageal manometry and pH measurement is an inherently aerosol generating procedure. AGIP acknowledges the recent advice issued by […]
First published on 22 May 2020
Upper GI Physiology Upper GI Physiology procedures requiring nasal intubation (oesophageal manometry, impedance/pH studies, small bowel manometry etc.) are Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGP). As such, Level 2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn as recommended by the BSG for […]