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what are the HACEK organisms
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Hemophilus
Eikenella Actinobacillus Cardiobacterium Kingella |
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what is the most specific test for dx chronic pancreatitis
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decreased fecal elastase
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Rx for chronic pancreatitis
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alcohol cessation
pancreatic enzyme replacement pain control dietary modification (low fat, small meals) |
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What are the MCC of acute pancreatitis in the US
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gall stones
alcohol (35%) |
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what procedure is done to treat isolated cancer of the head of the pancreas
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whipple procedure
(aka pancreaticoduodenectomy) |
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tumor marker useful in the Dx of pancreatic cancer
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CA 19-9
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Ranson criteria for prognosis of acute pancreatitis at admisssion
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"GA LAW"
Glucsoe > 200 AST > 250 LDH > 350 AGE > 55 WBC > 16,000 |
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Ranson criteria for prognosis of acute pancreatitis < 48 hrs after admission
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"CALvin & HOBBeS"
[Ca2+] < 8 ng/dl Hct decr'd > 10 % O2 --> PaO2 < 60 mm HG Base deficit > 4 mEq/L BUN incr'd > 5 mg/dL Sequestration of fluids > 6L |
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What are some causes of acute pancreatitis
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"BAD HITS"
Biliary obstruction (40%) Alcohol (35%) Drugs (e.g. HIV meds, diuretics, valproic acid, azathioprine, E2's, pantamidine) Hypercalcemia/TG's Ideopathic Trauma Scorpion stings |
