Hepatobiliary Flashcards
1
Q
Acute pancreatitis causes
A
Gallstones
Ethanol
Traums
Steroids (anabolic)
Mumps
Autoimmune
Scorpion venom
Hypercalcemia/lipidemia/hypothermia
ERCP
Drugs: sodium valproate
2
Q
Acute pancreatitis investigations
A
Increased lipase (Diagnostic) and amylase
Ultrasound for gallstones
ERCP within 72 hours
3
Q
Acute pancreatitis management
A
Resus with IV fluids
Oxygen
IV analgesia
IV Abs -> infected or cholangitis