[Very Cool] Mnemonic : Acute Pancreatitis Causes

In acute pancreatitis, the pancreas quickly swells due to inflammation. The pancreas is a small digestive organ that sits behind the stomach.

Within a week, most people with acute pancreatitis begin to feel better, and they typically recover completely. (Source)

How To Remember Acute Pancreatitis Causes ?

Acute Pancreatitis Causes :

• Gallstones
• Ethanol
• Trauma
• Steroids
• Mumps
• Autoimmune (Polyarteritis Nodosa)
• Scorpion stings
• Hyperlipidemia/ Hypercalcemia
• ERCP
• Drugs (including azathioprine and diuretics)

Mnemonic: “GET SMASHED“

Mind Map / Concept Map /Memory Aid/ Mnemonic To Remember Acute Pancreatitis Causes

Remember this for your NExT Medical Exit Test exam & USMLE, Pre-Med, NCLEX exams.