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Pancreatitis Flashcards

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What do the delta cells do?

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◦secrete Somatostatin: Inhibits pancreatic Exocrine secretions, Insulin and Glucagon

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What would you educate a patient on that has chronic pancreatitis?

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◦Pancreatic enzyme supplements may be prescribed, take before meals

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What do the beta cells do?

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secrete Insulin: Decreases glucose, moves it into cell

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What are some cardiovascular complications associated with acute pancreatitis?

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Pancreatic enzymes released into the blood stream–>

Hemorrhage, Shock, Pericardial Effusion, Pericardial Tamponade

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What type of pain is associated with acute pancreatitis?

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  • Sudden onset
  • Sharp, knifelike, twisting deep, upper abdominal (epigastric, LUQ)
  • Frequently radiates to back , associated with Nausea and Emesis
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What arr some pulmonary assessment findings associated with acute pancreatitis?

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◦Pleural effusion –> diminished breath sounds
◦Respiratory Failure –> hypoxia, hypercapnea
◦Pneumonia and/or ARDS –> crackles heard (usually left-side)

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What would you educate a patient over Gallstone related acute pancreatitis?

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◦Teach patients to follow low-fat diet to reduce gallbladder stimulation.
◦Notify healthcare providers at first sign of recurrent pain, nausea or vomiting.

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What is Chvostek’s sign?

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Occurs when the facial muscles contract on the same side of the face as the tapping.

Happens because of hypocalcemia and is due to fat necrosis

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What is Trousseau’s sign?

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(+) result when the hand flexes (carpopedal spasm) using a blood pressure cuff is inflated in the upper arm to a level directly above the patient’s systolic BP for 2 mins

Happens because of hypocalcemia and is due to fat necrosis

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What are some symptoms of myocardial depression associated with acute pancreatitis?

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–Myocardial depressant factor -> ↓ cardiac output w/↑ systemic vascular resistance

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What arr some neurologic assessment findings associated with acute pancreatitis?

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◦Pancreatic Encephalopathy –> decreased Glasgow Coma Scale and LOC

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What are some pulmonary complications associated with acute pancreatitis?

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  • ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome)
  • Hypoxemia
  • Respiratory insufficiency & Failure (the release of pancreatic enzymes phospholipase A- destroys a component of surfactant)
  • Pneumonia
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Atelectasis
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How are Abdominal x-ray used to diagnose pancreatitis?

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  • Differentiates Pancreatitis from other disorders with similar sx
  • Detects Pleural Effusions, Atelectasis associated with Pancreatitis
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What are the order of interventions for pancreatitis?

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1.Stabilize patient’s hemodynamic status

  • –Hypovolemia → aggressive fluid resuscitation
    • –Initial Several-liter fluid bolus followed by 250-500mL/hr continuous infusion,
    • –May consist of up to 10-20L of fluid during the first 24 hours, as required. see table 23-5, p. 584
  • –Inotropic Support
    • –Hypotension→ vasopressor
    • –Poor tissue perfusion→ Dobutamine
  • –Respiratory
    • –If PaO₂ 30/min → early intubation and mechanical ventilation with sedation and analgesia
  • –Renal → Fluid resuscitation & respiratory support
  • –Nutrition → NPO, Nasojejunal enteral feeding (NJ-tube) or TPN
    • –Monitor glucose (150mg/dL),
    • High dose Insulin may be necessary d/t severe insulin resistance

2. Control the patient’s pain

  • –Morphine (DOC)
    • Increases pressure in Sphincter of Oddi, potentially decreasing pancreatic and biliary flow into Small bowel.
  • Fentanyl (Sublimaze), Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) used
  • –Meperidine is NOT considered a drug of choice.

3. Minimize pancreatic stimulation

  • –Keeping the GI tract at rest minimizes pancreatic secretion and reduces pain.
  • NPO
  • GI suction

4. Provide psychosocial support

5. Correct the underlying problem

  • –Alcohol abuse: sufficient rest time
  • –Gallstones: cholecystectomy, certain surgical procedures

6. Prevent or treat complications

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How is a Image-guided aspiration biopsy used to diagnose pancreatitis?

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  • Diagnosies severity of pancreatic tissue damage or
  • Distinguishes sterile from infected necrosis
  • To drain pseudocysts (loculated fluid collec-tions from pathologic inflammation, necrosis, or hemorrhage)
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What arr some renal assessment findings associated with acute pancreatitis?

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◦Acute tubular necrosis –> BUN/Creatinine levels
◦Bile stone –> Urine brownish color and foamy

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What are some clinical manifestations of acute pancreatitis?

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Gastrointestinal:

  • Upper abdominal pain, radiates into back; tenderness on palpation epigastric area.
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Bowel sounds: decreased or absent

Vital signs:

  • Fever, Tachycardia; Shock findings possible (hypotension, weak thready pulse, cold clammy skin)}

Lab:

  • Amylase↑ (peaks after 2-12 hours after onset)
  • Lipase↑ (stays elevated longer)
  • Ca++ ↓ (active lipase and other enzymes destroy fat cell membranes and split the triglyceride estersà releasing fatty acids. Fatty acids combine with Ca++ in intercellular fluid to produce chalky white areas composed of sodium/potassium salts of long-chain fatty acids (‘soaps”) –> soaponification

Other:

  • (+) Cullen or Turner sign
  • Jaundice (possible)
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What are some GI assessment findings associated with acute pancreatitis?

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  • Anorexia
  • –Upper abdominal tenderness
  • –Abdominal distention
  • –Nausea & vomiting
  • –Diarrhea, Steatorrhea (oily, fatty pale stool that floats)
  • –Peritoneal signs (occurs with severe acute pancreatitis AND if peritonitis develops as complication of pancreatitis)
    • –Diminished or absent bowel sounds (ileus may develop)
    • –Increased pain
    • –Abdominal rigidity, guarding, rebound tenderness
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What are some symptoms of hypovolemic shock associated with acute pancreatitis?

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Hypotension, Tachycardia, Orthostasis

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What are some Infectious complications of acute pancreatitis?

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Infected Pancreatic Necrosis, Sepsis, Peritonitis (bile or pancreatic enzymes leak into the lining of the abdominal cavity OR Necrotizing pancreatitis with infection of necrotic tissue)

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What are some metabolic complications associated with acute pancreatitis?

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Hyperglycemia (due to damage to the alpha islet cells→ release glucagon), Metabolic Acidosis, Hypocalcemia

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How are CT scans used to diagnose pancreatitis?

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Confirms dx, helps determine severity

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What are some Hematologic complications with acute pancreatitis?

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DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation) & Vascular thrombosis

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What would you educate a patient over alcohol related acute pancreatitis?

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◦Avoid alcohol.

◦Refer patients to social worker about alcohol cessation programs

Screening the family for needs related to alcoholism

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What 2 assessment findings are associated with Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis?

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  • –Cullen’s sign: Bluish discoloration around umbilicus
  • –Grey Turner’s sign: Bluish discoloration of flank region
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What do the Acinar cells secrete?

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Secrete digestive enzymes:

  • Amylase: carbohydrates
  • Elastase, Trypsin: proteins
  • Lipase, Phospholipase A: fats
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How does ultrasound help diagnose pancreatitis?

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◦Views bile ducts
◦Identifies gallstones more readily than CT scan

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What is a Pseudocyst?

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  • –A cavity containing pancreatic enzymes, necrotic tissue and possibly blood
  • –May rupture into peritoneal cavity, which can precipitate chemical peritonitis (PAIN)
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What are Ranson’s criteria to diagnose acute pancreatitis?

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On adission to the hospital:

  • –Age>55 years
  • –WBC>16,000 mm³
  • –Serum glucose > 200 mg/dL
  • –Serum LDH > 350 IU/L (350U/L)
  • –AST > 250 U/mL

Within 48 hours of hospital admission:

  • –Decrease Hematocrit > 10%
  • –BUN increase > 5 mg/dL
  • –Serum calcium
  • –Base Deficit > 4 mEq/L
  • –Fluid retention or sequestration > 6L
  • –PO2

Patients presenting with >3 Ranson’s criteria are considered to have severe acute pancreatitis and BEST managed in ICU with an Intensivist, Surgeon, and Gastroenterologist

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What does autodigestion mean in refernce to the pancreas?

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Normally, digestive enzymes secreted by Pancreas are NOT active until they reach Small Intestine. But, when Pancreas inflamed, Digestive enzymes attack and damage pancreatic tissues = Autodigestion

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What are some endocrine assessment findings associated with acute pancreatitis?

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◦Monitor serum glucose levels –> hyperglycemia because of decreased insulin lvls

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What do the Alpha cells do?

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secrete Glucagon : Increases glucose by converting glycogen

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What are some Neurologic complications with acute pancreatitis?

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Pancreatic Encephalopathy in severe pancreatitis (Sensorium may be blunted to the point of semicoma)

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What are some signs of systemic inflammation associated with acute pancreatitis?

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◦Leukocytosis
◦Tachycardia
◦Fever
◦Decreased mental status/confusion
◦Hypoxemia

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What are the most common causes of acute pancreatitis?

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Chronic alcohol abuse and gallstone account for approximately 80% of cases

Chronic Alcohol abuse:

  • –Triggers spasms of the sphincter of Oddi –> transient obstruction

Gallstones:

  • Obstructs outflow of digestive enzymes from pancreatic duct
  • –Causes reflux of bile into pancreatic duct –> activates powerful enzymes within pancreas
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What are some GI complications of acute pancreatitis?

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Bleeding & Pancreatic Pseudocyst

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What are some renal complications of acute pancreatitis?

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Acute Tubular Necrosis & Acute Renal Failure

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