A 45-year-old with acute pancreatitis from gallstones is improving clinically. When should oral feeding be initiated?...

Question

A 45-year-old with acute pancreatitis from gallstones is improving clinically. When should oral feeding be initiated?

Accepted Answer

Start early oral feeding as tolerated

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preferably within 24 hours

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Delay feeding until amylase normalizes

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NPO for 72 hours routinely

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TPN for all pancreatitis

acute pancreatitis – nutrition MCQ (SBA): Gastroenterology