Question

A 57-year-old with RUQ pain and lipase 8× ULN is admitted with acute pancreatitis likely biliary. He is hemodynamically stable. Which early management is recommended within 24-72 hours?

Accepted Answer

Early enteral feeding as tolerated

Answer

Routine prophylactic antibiotics

Answer

Strict NPO until pain free for 72 hours

Answer

Immediate ERCP for all biliary pancreatitis

Answer

Aggressive colloid resuscitation

Practice question

A 57-year-old with RUQ pain and lipase 8× ULN is admitted with acute pancreatitis likely biliary. He is hemodynamically stable. Which early management is recommended within 24-72 hours?