At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Interpret diagnostic findings of acute pancreatitis at initial presentation

2. Apply validated classification systems to categorize acute pancreatitis types and severity

3. Identify ICU management criteria based on clinical indicators and patient factors

4. Analyze acute pancreatitis pathophysiology and its correlation with pharmacological targets

5. Evaluate literature and guidelines for evidence-based drug regimen development