Inflammatory episode with symptoms related to intrapancreatic activation of en...
Acute onset of “boring” epigastric pain, which may radiate toward the back
Nausea/vomiting
Alcohol use
Personal or family history...
Analgesia: no consensus; guidelines vary: hydromorphone (Dilaudid) 0.5 to 1.0 mg IV q1–2h PRN
AVOID meperidine (Demerol) due to the potential of accumulation of a toxic me...
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...
Crockett SD, Wani S, Gardner TB, et al; for American Gastroenterological Association Institute Clinical Guidelines Committee. American Gastroenterological Association Institute guid...
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 cause of hospitalization.
Gallstones and alcohol misuse are the leading causes of pancreatitis.
The BISAP score is easier to apply than Ranson criteria and just ...
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