au-acem MCQ (SBA): Acute pancreatitis initial management

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A 58-year-old man presents with severe epigastric pain radiating to the back after a binge of alcohol. Serum amylase and lipase are markedly elevated and abdominal ultrasound shows no gallstones. Blood pressure is 110/70 mmHg, pulse 102 beats/min and he is afebrile. What is the most important initial management?

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