Ascending Cholangitis Flashcards
1
Q
What bug is usually responsible for ascending cholangitis?
A
E. coli
2
Q
Most common predisposing factor to ascending cholangitis
A
Gallstones
3
Q
Charcot’s triad
A
RUQ pain
Fever
Jaundice
4
Q
What two symptoms can be added to Charcot’s triad to make Reynold’s Pentad?
A
hypotension
confusion
5
Q
First line imaging
A
US
to assess for gallstones/biliary dilatation
6
Q
Management of ascending cholangitis?
A
IV antibiotics
ERCP after 24-48 hours to relieve any obstruction
