GET SMASHED – medical mnemonic for pancreatitis

This is an example of a mnemonic that is commonly used in the real world to help remember the possible causes of pancreatitis.

Gallstones
Ethanol
Trauma

Steroids
Mumps
Autoimmune (PAN)
Scorpion stings
Hyperlipidemia/ Hypercalcemia
ERCP
Drugs

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