Acute Pancreatitis

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Acute Pancreatitis

Acute pancreatitis: epigastric pain radiating to back, nausea, elevated lipase (>3× ULN). Most common causes: gallstones (40%) and alcohol (30%). Ranson or BISAP score predicts severity.

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What this condition is

The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the first part of the small intestine. It secretes digestive juices into the small intestine through a tube called the pancreatic duct. The pancreas also releases the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream.Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. It happens when digestive enzymes start digesting the pancreas itself. Pancreatitis can be ac…

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Pancreatitis - acute

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K85.01 Idiopathic acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis K85.02 Idiopathic acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis K85.11 Biliary acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis K85.12 Biliary acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis K85.81 Other acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis K85.82 Other acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis K85.91 Acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis, unspecified K85.92 Acute pancreatitis with infected necrosis, unspecified
Common tests

Tests performed

Lipase (>3× ULN) Amylase CBC BMP LFTs Triglycerides Calcium Imaging: CT abdomen (severity assessment) RUQ ultrasound (gallstones)
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Aggressive IV fluid resuscitation (Lactated Ringer preferred) NPO → early enteral nutrition (preferred over TPN) Analgesia: Hydromorphone, Ketorolac Antibiotics (infected necrosis only) ERCP (gallstone pancreatitis with cholangitis)
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Acute Pain Deficient Fluid Volume Imbalanced Nutrition Risk for Infection
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Pancreatitis The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the first part of the small intestine. It secretes digestive juices into the small intestine through a tube called the pancreatic duct. The pancreas also releases the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream.Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. It happens when digestive enzymes start digesting the pancreas itself. Pancreatitis can be ac… Pancreatic Diseases The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces juices that help break down food and hormones that help control blood sugar levels. Problems with the pancreas can lead to many health problems. These include:Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas: This happens when digestive enzymes start digesting the pancreas itselfPancreatic cancerCystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder in wh… Gallbladder Diseases Your gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ under your liver. It stores bile, a fluid made by your liver to digest fat. As your stomach and intestines digest food, your gallbladder releases bile through a tube called the common bile duct. The duct connects your gallbladder and liver to your small intestine.Your gallbladder is most likely to give you trouble if something blocks the flow of bile through the bile ducts. Th…