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Card 16

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Why would you repeat the CT after 48-72 hrs?

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Card 17

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The severity of necrosis can be classified into the basis of how severely the organ is damaged. What does periductal necrosis mean?

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Card 18

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What is the most common cause of periductal necrosis in pancreatitis?

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Card 19

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What does panlobular necrosis mean in pancreatitis? What are the general causes of this?

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Card 20

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What causes perilobular necrosis and what is this caused by?

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Card 21

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What are Cullen's and Grey Turner's sign? (Describe the same thing in different places) - both seen in pancreatitis sometimes

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Card 22

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The Modified Glasgow Criteria helps decide if the pancreatitis is severe. What things are on the criteria? (PANCREAS = mneuominc)

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Card 23

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How many positive factors on the modified Glasgow Criteria suggests severe pancreatitis? What should then be done with the patient if severe?

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Card 24

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What are some of the early complications of acute pancreatitis?

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Card 25

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What is ARDS and why does it occur in acute pancreatitis?

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