<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat does the Acute Pancreatitis Resident Survival Guide refer to?  <response>: <reason> Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated. Acute pancreatitis is a life-threatening condition, especially if it progresses to necrotizing pancreatitis, and should be treated as such irrespective of the cause.Alcohol 30 Gallstones 35-40 Hypertriglyceridemia 1-4 cases Medication such as 5-mercaptopurine, azathioprine, 5-DDI Pancreatic tumor Post-ERCP 