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Pancreatitis

Jul 1, 2022
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ADVICE

Diagnosing Acute Pancreatitis

  • Diagnose acute pancreatitis using clinical presentation, lab results (3x lipase), and imaging.
  • Use contrast-enhanced CT cautiously, considering patient's volume status and risk of contrast-induced nephropathy.
INSIGHT

Risk Stratification in Pancreatitis

  • Assess acute pancreatitis severity using labs (BUN, creatinine, hemoglobin) and SIRS criteria.
  • Use the BISAP score (BUN, mental status, SIRS, age, pleural effusion) to further stratify risk and guide ICU admission.
ADVICE

Early Management of Pancreatitis

  • Manage acute pancreatitis with bowel rest (NPO), aggressive isotonic crystalloid resuscitation (lactated Ringer's preferred), and pain control.
  • For pain, use patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) with IV narcotics but watch for side effects.
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