Question

A 37-year-old with suspected acute pancreatitis (lipase 8× ULN) and no cholangitis has mild disease. Initial fluid choice?

Accepted Answer

Lactated Ringer's for early aggressive resuscitation

Answer

Normal saline bolus followed by isotonic saline maintenance only

Answer

Colloids preferred

Answer

Restrict fluids to avoid edema

Answer

D5W at 150 mL/h

Practice question

A 37-year-old with suspected acute pancreatitis (lipase 8× ULN) and no cholangitis has mild disease. Initial fluid choice?