Inflammatory episode with symptoms related to intrapancreatic activati...
Acute onset of “boring” epigastric pain, which may radiate posteriorly toward the back
Nausea/vomiting
Alcohol use
Personal or fa...
Analgesia: no consensus; guidelines vary Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) 0.5 to 1 mg IV q1–2h PRN
AVOID Demerol due to the potential of accumulation of a toxic metabolite.
Antib...
Follow-up imaging in several weeks if the original CT scan showed a fluid collection or necrosis or if the amylase/lipase continues to be elevated. Follow-up find...
Lu X, Aoun E. Complications of acute pancreatitis. Pract Gastroenterol. 2012;36:11–22.
Nitsche CJ, Jamieson N, Lerch MM, et al. Drug induced pancreatitis. Best Pract Res Clin G...
K85.9 Acute pancreatitis, unspecified
K85.8 Other acute pancreatitis
K85.2 Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis
K85.3 Drug induced acute pancreatitis
K85.1 Biliary acute pancreatitis
K85.0 Idiopat...
Pancreatitis is a common indication for hospitalization.
Gallstones and alcohol misuse are the leading causes for pancreatitis.
The BISAP score is easier to apply than Ranson criteria an...
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