A 44-year-old with acute pancreatitis (no cholangitis) presents within 6 hours of pain onset. Which initial fluid is recommended for resuscitation?...

Question

A 44-year-old with acute pancreatitis (no cholangitis) presents within 6 hours of pain onset. Which initial fluid is recommended for resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

Albumin 5%

Answer

0.45% saline

Answer

D5W

Answer

Balanced crystalloid such as lactated Ringer's

Answer

Hydroxyethyl starch

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Acute Pancreatitis