Question

A 48-year-old man with mild acute pancreatitis (gallstones) presents within 12 hours of pain onset. Which fluid strategy and type is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive resuscitation with lactated Ringer's, guided by frequent reassessment

Answer

No fluids initially; early vasopressors

Answer

Normal saline at 200 mL/h for all

Answer

Colloid bolus followed by dextrose 5%

Answer

Restrict fluids to avoid pancreatitis edema

Practice question

A 48-year-old man with mild acute pancreatitis (gallstones) presents within 12 hours of pain onset. Which fluid strategy and type is recommended?