Question

A 48-year-old with acute pancreatitis (suspected gallstones) has no organ failure. What is recommended early management?

Accepted Answer

Moderately aggressive fluid resuscitation with isotonic crystalloids and early oral feeding within 24 hours as tolerated

Answer

Aggressive fluid boluses targeting CVP >12 mm Hg

Answer

Keep NPO for 72 hours

Answer

Prophylactic broad-spectrum antibiotics

Answer

TPN within 24 hours

Practice question

A 48-year-old with acute pancreatitis (suspected gallstones) has no organ failure. What is recommended early management?