Disorders Of The GI Tract Flashcards
1
Q
Which area of the body is most at risk of perforation?
How would you initially manage a patient with perforation?
A
Duodenum
NBM
IV fluids
Broad range AB (amoxicillin, clarithromycin)
PPI
2
Q
What test results would make you certain of a pancreatitis diagnosis?
What is the first investigation and what would we be looking for?
A
When amylase is 3x the limit (140x3 <)
US scan- testing for gall stones
3
Q
How do you manage pancreatitis?
A
IV fluids
AB’s
Low fat diet
Analgesia
