Pancreas 19/10

  1. Anatomy  (Uncinate=having a hooked shape)
  2. Exocrine –> Enzymes – Amylase, Lipase
  3. Endocrine –>Hormones – A Glucagon, B Insulin, D Somatostatin
  4. Pancreatitis causes: Gall Stones or ETOH
  5. Enzymes
    Amylase 125 U/L (elevated 2/7)
    Lipase 50 IU/L (elevated 2/52) (L = 50 Roman Letters)
    Significant if elevated 3 times or more
  6. Main treatment: Hydration – guided by urine output. Minimum 0.5 ml/Kg/hour

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