Severe Acute Pancreatitis
Summary
Severe acute pancreatitis is an alarming condition, which presents many challenges for critical care staff. Although fluctuating due to environmental and diagnostic differences, the true incidence of acute pancreatitis is steadily increasing. Most countries in the Western world have reported a rise in the incidence over the last decades.
General Information
Enrolled trainees 2396
Open 05.07.2018
Available for ESICM members
Student effort 3
Last Updated August 8, 2023
Intended Learning Outcomes
After studying this module on Severe Acute Pancreatitis, you should be able to:
- Recognize clinical feature of acute pancreatitis
- Determine the severity and aetiological factors of acute pancreatitis
- Interpret test results in the work-up of acute pancreatitis
- Manage severe acute pancreatitis with appropriate use of supportive therapy for organ function, antibiotics and surgery.
- Identify and manage locoregional and systemic complications of acute pancreatitis.
- Feed the patient with acute pancreatitis. Determine the nutritional needs of patients with acute pancreatitis and the optimum mode of delivery.
Relevant competencies in CoBaTrICE
- 2.2 Undertakes timely and appropriate investigations
- 3.7 Recognises and manages the patient with acute gastrointestinal failure
- 3.10 Recognises and manages the patient following intoxication with drugs or environmental toxins. Including the following Disorders: Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Neurological, Renal & Genito-Urinary, Gastrointenstinal, Haematological & Oncological, Infections, Metabolic, Endocrine
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