acute pancreatitis

Question 1

what is acute pancreatisis?

Answer 1

inflammation of the pancreas

Question 2

what can cause acute pancreatic?

Answer 2

trauma, alcohol, hyperclamciea, pepitc ulcer

Question 3

what is the assessment of acute pancreatitis?

Answer 3

abdominal pain, including a sudden onset at a midepigastric or left upper quadrant location with radiation to the back

pain aggravated with a fatty meal, alcohol or lying in a recumbent position

Question 4

what are the two major signs of pancreatitis and describe each?

Answer 4

cullen
- discoloration of the abdomen and periumbilcal area

turner
- bluish discoloration of the flanks

Question 5

what is the treatment for pancreatitis?

Answer 5

administer H2 receptor
avoid food - unless you need to give food after some time

Question 6

She really wants us to focus on acute pancreatitis so here are some notes and questions

What is the patient going to feel after consumption of fatty meal or alcohol while lying in a recumbent position?

Lab works
What are the 2 elevated serum levels?

It is best for you to withhold food and fluid during the acute period, and maintain hydration with IV fluids, however if there is a severe nutritional depletion, parental or NG tube may be needed.

Answer 6

Heavy pain

Lipase & amylase

Question 7

What are the 2 medications often associated with treating pancreatitis?

Answer 7

H2 receptor antagonist
Proton pump inhibitor
To aid with decreasing acid production