Question

A 40-year-old with acute pancreatitis (gallstones) presents within 8 hours of pain onset. What early management is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Early oral feeding as tolerated and isotonic crystalloid (prefer lactated Ringer's)

Answer

Aggressive colloid resuscitation and NPO for 5 days

Answer

Prophylactic antibiotics for all

Answer

Total parenteral nutrition day 1

Answer

Routine ERCP in all within 24 hours

Practice question

A 40-year-old with acute pancreatitis (gallstones) presents within 8 hours of pain onset. What early management is recommended?