Question

A 42-year-old develops acute pancreatitis from gallstones. Early management per AGA should include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Goal-directed IV fluid resuscitation and early (within 24 h) oral feeding as tolerated

Answer

Routine prophylactic antibiotics for severe pancreatitis

Answer

Keep NPO for 72 hours to rest the pancreas

Answer

Prefer hydroxyethyl starch over crystalloids

Answer

Immediate ERCP in all gallstone pancreatitis

Practice question

A 42-year-old develops acute pancreatitis from gallstones. Early management per AGA should include which of the following?