Learn what you really need to diagnose pancreatitis, when to use imaging sources and what is most important in management! Rapidly treating Acute Pancreatitis might change its course! We’re joined by Dr. Kaveh Sharzehi @sharzehi of Oregon Health & Science University (@OHSUNews).

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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner
Case from Kashlak
Risk factors for severe course
Use of Scoring Systems
Requirements to make the diagnosis
Rational use of imaging
Initial management: fluids, analgesia, and nutrition
When to use antibiotics
When to perform cholecystectomy
Most common complications and interventions
How to follow up in the outpatient setting

Credits

Producer & Scriptwriters: Monee Amin MD and Meredith Trubitt MD
Show Notes & Infographics: Andréa Perdigão
Cover Art: Monee Amin MD
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Molly Heublein MD
Executive Producer: Beth Garbitelli
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Editor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Guest: Kaveh Sharzehi MD, MS

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#327 Acute Pancreatitis

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast