Pancreatitis Flashcards
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What is the primary treatment for pancreatitis?
A
Conservatively. O2 and nil by mouth. Dampen inflam response
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What is grey-turners sign?
A
Bruises on flanks in pancreatitis
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What tests should you do for pancreatitis?
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FBC, UEs, USS (gallstones), MRCP, LFTs clot screen, if deranged liver function then ERCP. Amylase. ABGs possibility
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What (roughly) is the mortality rate of severe acute pancreatitis?
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20%
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Q
What are the causes of pancreatitis?
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Idiopathic Gallstones Ethanol Trauma Steroids Mumps Autoimmune Scorpion Bites Hyperlipidaemia/Hypercalaemia ERCP Drugs
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Q
What is Cullen’s sign?
A
Bruises round umbilicus indicative of pancreatitis
