A 29-year-old man with severe acute pancreatitis (Glasgow score 3) is admitted. Which early management statement is correct?...

Question

A 29-year-old man with severe acute pancreatitis (Glasgow score 3) is admitted. Which early management statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive early IV fluids and analgesia are key; enteral nutrition if needed

Answer

Prophylactic antibiotics reduce mortality

Answer

Immediate ERCP for all

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Nil by mouth for 7 days

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Routine TPN within 24 hours

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acute Pancreatitis