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

Answer

Nil by mouth for 7 days

Answer

Routine TPN within 24 hours

Practice question

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