Question

A 43-year-old with acute pancreatitis (likely gallstones) has severe epigastric pain radiating to the back. Which immediate management step is correct?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive IV crystalloids and analgesia

Answer

Start prophylactic antibiotics

Answer

ERCP for all within 6 hours

Answer

Oral feeding immediately

Answer

No fluids to avoid oedema

Practice question

A 43-year-old with acute pancreatitis (likely gallstones) has severe epigastric pain radiating to the back. Which immediate management step is correct?