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Pancreatitis Flashcards

1
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What scoring system predicts pancreatitis?

A

Ranson

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If clinical setting points to pancreatitis what image should be used?

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None

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What clinical data can be used to assess pancreatitis severity?

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SIRS at admit that persists 48hrs

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Pancreatitis TXT

A 
Symptomatic and supportive
Aggressive Resus fluids
Pain/nausea - (IV) opioids/antimetics
NPO
ABX only is readily ID source
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5
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If clinical setting is still in doubt what can be performed next? Gallstone consideration

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CT w/ Contrast

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6
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pancreatitis w/ respiratory complaints perform what?

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CXR

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7
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How many diagnostic criteria is req? List?

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2/3

  1. Clinical setting
  2. Amylase/lipase elevation (2x-3x)
  3. Imaging findings - CT/MRI/US
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8
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Other uncommon causes of pancreatitis?

A

ERCP
Rx
HyperTriGly

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9
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pancreatitis RFs

A

Middle aged black that smokes and is Obese w/DM

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10
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Cullen sign is?

A

Bluish
Umbilical
Hemoperitoneum

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11
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pancreatitis is worse when?

A

PO intake or laying supine

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12
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pancreatitis resus fluid protocol?

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2.5-4L IVF w/ 1/3 w/in 12-24hrs

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13
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pancreatitis is better whem?

A

Sitting up knees bent

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14
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Prolonged bowel reast causes?

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Gut atrophy > bacteria translocation>INF

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15
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Erythematous skin nodules w/ pancreatitis is due to?

A

focal Sub-Q fat necrosis

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16
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MC cause of chronic pancreatitis?

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ETOH induced (attacks like acute but subtle)

17
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pancreatitis PE?

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guarding w/ decreased bowel sounds. Occ. Jaundiced, pale, sweat

18
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What are common systems for organ failure ass/w pancreatitis?

A

Cardiopulm

Renal

19
Q

Dispo pancreatitis D/C?

A

Nonbiliary pancreatitis controlled w/ pain and (PO) tol w/ F/U

20
Q

male w/ pancreatitis due to?

21
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Admitting w/ biliary pancreatitis req?

A

Surg consult and early cholecystectomy

22
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Severe pancreatitis is indicated by?

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> 1 local/sys comps and persistent organ failure >48hrs

23
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Grey-turn sign is

A

Reddish brown
Flanks
Retroperitoneal blood or pancreatic exudate

24
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Admit pancreatitis Dispo?

A 
1st ever acute pancreatitis
any biliary associated pancreatitis
req freq (IV) pain Rx
Not tolerating (PO) due to pain/vomit
Persistent ABNL vitals
Organ failure S/S
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pancreatitis vitals are? (Ass/w pain)
Tachycardic Tachypnea Fever HOTN
26
Chemo RX - IMPACCT
``` Ifosfamide Mercaptopurine Pegaspargase Asparaginase-L Cisplatin/Cytarabine Tamoxifen ```
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Rare pancreatitis late findings?
Severe necrotizing pancreatitis Cullens sign Grey-turner sign Erythematous skin nodules
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pancreatitis pain is located
Epigastric occ. LUQ/RUQ and radiates to back, chest, flanks
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CT findings for pancreatitis?
Inflammation Necrosis Fluid collection Pseudocysts
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Acute pancreatitis S/S?
Severe/persistent abd pain N/V (decreased PO intake) Anorexia Other ABD edema, sweat, hematesis and SOB
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Rx causing pancreatitis
APAP Antiterovirals Chemo Immunosupressants (Azathioprine)
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Moderately pancreatitis is indicated by?
Transient organ failure <48hrs, w/ local or sys complications
33
Most cases of pancreatitis are?
Mild and self limiting
34
W/ pancreatitis if gallstones have not been excluded yet what should you do?
TransABD U/S
35
Other pancreatitis labs?
RFT, LFT, BMP, CBC
36
Admit w/ Cholangitis or known biliary obstruct req?
ERCP
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female w/ pancreatitis due to?
G. Stones.
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Fatal pancreatitis due to a RX?
2-3 dideoxyinosine
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Does pancreatitis require NG intubation?
NO

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