Hepatobiliary Flashcards

1
Q

Acute pancreatitis causes

A

Gallstones
Ethanol
Traums

Steroids (anabolic)
Mumps
Autoimmune
Scorpion venom
Hypercalcemia/lipidemia/hypothermia
ERCP
Drugs: sodium valproate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Acute pancreatitis investigations

A

Increased lipase (Diagnostic) and amylase
Ultrasound for gallstones
ERCP within 72 hours

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Acute pancreatitis management

A

Resus with IV fluids
Oxygen
IV analgesia
IV Abs -> infected or cholangitis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly