Question

A 42-year-old with acute interstitial (edematous) pancreatitis within 6 hours of onset has no organ failure. Best initial fluid strategy?

Accepted Answer

Lactated Ringer's with early goal-directed, moderate resuscitation

Answer

Normal saline at very high rates indiscriminately

Answer

Hydroxyethyl starch boluses

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Albumin boluses for all

Answer

Restrict fluids initially to avoid AKI

Practice question

A 42-year-old with acute interstitial (edematous) pancreatitis within 6 hours of onset has no organ failure. Best initial fluid strategy?