Question

A 41-year-old with acute pancreatitis (non-biliary) within 6 hours of onset is hemodynamically stable. Which initial fluid strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive isotonic crystalloid 250-500 mL/h (prefer LR) with early reassessment

Answer

Delay fluids until hematocrit drops

Answer

Colloid boluses targeting CVP

Answer

D5W maintenance only

Answer

Albumin infusion as first-line

Practice question

A 41-year-old with acute pancreatitis (non-biliary) within 6 hours of onset is hemodynamically stable. Which initial fluid strategy is recommended?