A Case Report on Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis and Nursing Management

Abstract

Introduction: Necrotizing pancreatitis (NP) is a health problem in which part of pancreas dies. This is because of inflammation or injury. If the dead tissue gets infected, it can cause serious issues. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. During recurring attacks of pancreatitis, tissues within pancreas may die and later become infected. This condition is called as acute necrotizing pancreatitis. Case Presentation: A 48 yr old male visited in AVBRH with the chief complaints of pain in epigastric region, recurrent vomiting, and abdominal distention since 7 days. Otherwise client was alright. After undergoing investigations such as complete blood count, liver function test, kidney function test, CT Scan (Computed tomography) and sonography etc. He was diagnosed with Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis and was admitted to male medi- cine ward No.29. He had past medical history of pain in epigastric region, fever, abdominal distention, since 5days. For these complaints his family members referred him in “Get Life Hospital” at Amravati. He was treated with antibiotics, analgesic, After CT scan, Sonography it was found that there was Acute pan- creatitis. That’s why his family members admitted him at A.V.B.R Hospital for further treatment. Conclusion: These results support nonsurgical management, including early antibiotic treatment, in patients with sterile pancreatic necrosis. Patients respond well to treatment.