Pancreatitis Flashcards
1
Q
Over what lipase cutoff is pancreatitis likely?
A
>600
2
Q
What factors make up the Ranson scoring system at admission?
A
Age
Blood glucose
LDH
ALT
WCC
3
Q
How do you manage mild galestone pancreatitis?
A
Fast
Analgesia
Cholecystectomy + operative cholangiogram once pancreatitis has resolved
4
Q
What are some complications of pancreatitis?
A
Pancreatitis necrosis
Pancreatic abscess
Pancreatic pseudocyst
Haemorrhage
5
Q
What is the difference between a ERCP and MRCP?
A
ERCP is endoscopic
MRCP is magnetic resonance
