BISAP Score for Pancreatitis Mortality
Predicts mortality risk in pancreatitis with fewer variables than Ranson's.
Data should be taken from the first 24 hours of the patient's evaluation.
Advice
Pain control and hydration are mainstays of pancreatitis management. Bowel rest was historically also used, but modern guidelines such as from the American College of Gastroenterology recommend early feeding in mild acute pancreatitis (Tenner 2013).
Management
Patients with atypical features or worsening clinical status may benefit from CT imaging and/or surgical consultation to assess for signs of necrotic pancreatitis or need for surgical intervention.