CHRONIC PANCREATITIS 
DEFINITION
CAUSES
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
DIET THERAPY
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
PHARMACOTHERAPY
MANAGEMENT
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
NURSING INTERVENTIONS
Inflammation of the pancreas that does not improve over time
Pancreatic inflammation does not heal over years and becomes chronic
Pancreas becomes permanently scarred and damaged
Acute pancreatitis occurs and lasts for a short period of time
Calcium stones and cysts develop on the pancreas
Blockage of duct that carries enzymes to the and juices to the stomach blocks
Blockage decreases the levels of enzymes
Body fails to digest food and regulate blood sugar which may lead to malnutrition and diabetes
Narrow pancreatic duct
High blood levels of calcium
Long term alcohol abuse
Cystic fibrosis
Nausea and vomiting
Shortness of breath
Fatty, pale, loose stools
Excessive thirst
Upper abdominal pain
MRI
CT scan
Abdominal X-Ray
Endoscopic ultrasound
Artificial digestive enzymes if enzyme levels are low
Insulin if you have diabetes
Analgesia for pain
Surgery to unblock pancreatic duct
Endoscopy to get rid of blockages :
Cherry tomatoes
Whole grain food
Low fat diet
Refined floor
Monitor ABG for aggressive respiratory care
Restrict alcohol, coffee and spicy food intake
Insert nasogastric tube to remove gastric secretions
Replace calcium
Reduce pancreatic stimulus by NPO
Frequent oral care
Put patient on Semi Fowlers position to improve breathing patterns
Reduce body metabolism