A 48-year-old with gallstone pancreatitis (lipase 3× ULN, CT: interstitial edematous pancreatitis) has persistent pain but no organ failure. What ear...

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A 48-year-old with gallstone pancreatitis (lipase >3× ULN, CT: interstitial edematous pancreatitis) has persistent pain but no organ failure. What early resuscitation strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive isotonic crystalloid resuscitation with lactated Ringer's and early enteral feeding

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Early TPN if pain persists at 24 hours

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Colloid boluses and NPO for 72 hours

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Prophylactic antibiotics for all cases

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Immediate ERCP for all gallstone pancreatitis

acute pancreatitis MCQ (SBA): Acute Pancreatitis

A 48-year-old with gallstone pancreatitis (lipase >3× ULN, CT: interstitial edematous pancreatitis) has persistent pain but no organ failure. What early resuscitation strategy is recommended?