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Acute pancreatitis (Causes (• Metabolic disorders, • Penetrating…
Acute pancreatitis
Causes
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Metabolic disorders
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Penetrating ulcers
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Abdominal trauma
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Radiotherapy
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Carcinoma of the head of pancreas
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Alcohol intake
Clinical manifestation
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Fever
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Anorexia
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Respiratory distress
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Nausea and vomiting
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Sever epigastric pain
Pathophysiology
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Loss of intracellular and extracellular compensation
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Pancreatic secretory transport obstructs
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Pancreatic enzymes re thus activated inside the pancreas instead of the small intestine
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Activated enzymes then attack the pancreas and inflammation occurs
Nursing management
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Fluid replacement
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Administer oxygen
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Restricting oral feeding
Diagnostic test
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CT Scan
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MRI
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Abdominal ultrasound
Diet therapy
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Whole grains
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Milk lean met
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Beans
Definition
Sudden inflammation of the pancreas