PANCREAS
Case #1 - A 42 year old with epigastric pain
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
8.) How will you advise patient and family about the prognosis and course?
Ranson's criteria can be used to determine prognosis and course. These criteria are measured on admission and at 24 to 48 hours after admission. The projected mortality is related to the number of criteria present: 0-2 - 2%; 3-4 - 15%; 5-6 - 40%; 7 or more - near 100% mortality.
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