Question

A 40‑year‑old with acute pancreatitis from gallstones is euvolemic after initial bolus. What ongoing fluid strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Moderately aggressive 1.5 mL/kg/hr lactated Ringer's with reassessment

Answer

Aggressive 3-5 mL/kg/hr normal saline for 48 hours

Answer

No IV fluids once pain controlled

Answer

Colloid infusion routine

Answer

D5W at 125 mL/hr

Practice question

A 40‑year‑old with acute pancreatitis from gallstones is euvolemic after initial bolus. What ongoing fluid strategy is recommended?