Acute Pancreatitis Flashcards
1
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causes of pancreatitis
A
alcohol excess
gallbladder disease
2
Q
most common presentation of pancreatitis
A
severe upper abdo pain of sudden onset and vomiting
3
Q
where is pain typically in pancreatitis
A
LUQ and penetrates to back
4
Q
investigation to diagnose pancreatitis
A
serum amylase/lipase which is 3 times higher than normal
5
Q
management of pancreatitis
A
analgesia
nil by mouth
prophylactic Abx for specific infections
common bile duct clearance/cholecystectomy if gallstones is cause
surgery if infection and necrosis
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