Changes in High Sensitive C Reactive Protien With Different Treatment Modalities in Acute Pancreatitis
Changes in High Sensitive C Reactive Protien With Different Treatment Modalities in Acute Pancreatitis
changes in high sensitive C reactive protien with different treatment modalities in acute
 pancreatitis
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Age>=18 years

 -  Diagnosis of acute pancreatitis confirmed by at least 2 of the following:

 1. Typical epigastric abdominal pain

 2. Elevation amylase/lipase >3 times upper limit normal and/or

 3. Confirmatory findings on cross-sectional imaging

 4. Enrollment within 8 hours of presentation

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Class II or greater NYHA heart failure

 -  Oxygen dependent COPD

 -  Chronic kidney disease>stage 2

 -  Existing necrosis on abdominal CT

 -  Organ dysfunction prior to enrollment

 -  Sepsis

 -  Acute respiratory distress syndrome

 -  Malignancy not in remission for at least 5 years

 -  Active drug use

 -  Known allergy to dexamethasone

 -  Altered mental status

 -  Insulin-requiring diabetes

 -  Abdominal surgery within 60days