Pancreatitis Flashcards
1
Q
risk factors
A
gallbladder disease (women) chronic alcohol use (men)
2
Q
mild pancreatitis
A
edematous/interstitial
3
Q
Severe pancreatitis
A
necrotizing
Necrosis; organ failure; sepsis
4
Q
acute
A
a week or 2
5
Q
Chronic
A
fibrosis; secondary to cirrhosis; no cure
6
Q
clinical manifestations
A
Severe Abdominal p!; left upper quadrant or mid-epigastric
sudden onset
flushing
N/V
7
Q
procedure done
A
whipple
8
Q
Grey turner’s sign
A
flank are is discolored
9
Q
Cullens sign
A
blueish/greyish around belly button
10
Q
infected pseudocyst
A
pancreatic abscess
drain immediately
11
Q
Lab tests
A
Serum lipase level (more important)
amylase (climbs early; 24-72 hrs)
calcium/mag drops
12
Q
best way to diagnose
A
CT scan
13
Q
main treatment
A
NPO
14
Q
if in shock:
A
plasma volume/volume expanders (albumin)
15
Q
F/E problems
A
lactated ringers
Central venous pressure readings
