Question

A 58-year-old with severe acute pancreatitis (BISAP 3) presents within 12 hours. Which fluid choice is preferred for initial resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

Lactated Ringer's solution as preferred crystalloid with goal-directed resuscitation

Answer

0.9% saline at 500 mL/h for 24 hours

Answer

Colloid (albumin) as first-line

Answer

Restrictive fluids until pain improves

Answer

Hypertonic saline boluses

Practice question

A 58-year-old with severe acute pancreatitis (BISAP 3) presents within 12 hours. Which fluid choice is preferred for initial resuscitation?