Question

A 55-year-old man with acute pancreatitis due to gallstones is admitted. Which statement best reflects recommended initial management?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive IV crystalloid resuscitation and analgesia, no routine antibiotics

Answer

Start prophylactic broad-spectrum antibiotics for 7 days

Answer

Early ERCP for all patients within 12 hours

Answer

Nil by mouth until pain settles then TPN

Answer

Immediate laparoscopic cholecystectomy within 12 hours of admission for all

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with acute pancreatitis due to gallstones is admitted. Which statement best reflects recommended initial management?