upper and lower GI surgery Flashcards
1
Q
what drugs cause pancreatitis
A
azathioprine, mesalazine, didanosine, bendroflumethiazide, furosemide, pentamidine, steroids, sodium valproate
2
Q
Indicators of SEVERE pancreatitis
A
age > 55 years
hypocalcaemia
hyperglycaemia
hypoxia
neutrophilia
elevated LDH and AST
3
Q
which scan for suspected bowel perforation
A
erect cxr
