Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Title
Academic Term
Summer 2015
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
John D. Chovan, James R. Cacchillo
Keywords
Signs and Symptoms, Pancreatic Edema
Subject Categories
Digestive System Diseases | Medical Pathology | Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Acute pancreatitis (AP) can be a singular incidence, a relapsing process or exacerbations of chronic pancreatitis. AP is a rapidly developing inflammatory disorder of the pancreas and can affect other organ systems. The process begins when pancreatic enzymes are activated prematurely and leak into surrounding tissue. The digestive process begins before reaching the intestines. AP is characterized clinically by abdominal pain and elevated levels of pancreatic enzymes in the blood. The pathogenesis is not fully understood however, a number of conditions are known to induce the disorder such as gallstones and chronic alcohol abuse (Schub & Kornusky, 2014)
Recommended Citation
Skidmore, Laura, "Acute Pancreatitis" (2015). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 105.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/105