Question

A 52-year-old with chronic alcohol misuse presents with acute pancreatitis. Serum triglycerides are also very high. According to NICE guidelines, which initial management step is paramount in acute pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Adequate fluid resuscitation with IV crystalloids

Answer

Immediate ERCP for all patients

Answer

Parenteral nutrition from day 1

Answer

Broad-spectrum antibiotics routinely

Answer

Immediate surgery

Practice question

A 52-year-old with chronic alcohol misuse presents with acute pancreatitis. Serum triglycerides are also very high. According to NICE guidelines, which initial management step is paramount in acute pancreatitis?