Question

A 49-year-old woman presents with epigastric pain radiating to the back and consistent imaging. Early management should include which fluid strategy?

Accepted Answer

Early aggressive IV crystalloid with preference for lactated Ringer's and frequent reassessment

Answer

elevated lipase

Answer

and consistent imaging. Early management should include which fluid strategy?

Answer

D5W maintenance fluids only

Answer

Normal saline bolus then restrict fluids

Practice question

A 49-year-old woman presents with epigastric pain radiating to the back and consistent imaging. Early management should include which fluid strategy?