Question

A 53-year-old with acute pancreatitis attributed to gallstones is resuscitated. Which fluid strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Lactated Ringer's solution with goal-directed moderate resuscitation

Answer

Aggressive normal saline to target urine output >1 mL/kg/hr

Answer

Hydroxyethyl starch boluses

Answer

Avoid IV fluids unless hypotensive

Answer

D5W maintenance only

Practice question

A 53-year-old with acute pancreatitis attributed to gallstones is resuscitated. Which fluid strategy is recommended?