Question

A 59-year-old with pancreatitis (lipase 10× ULN) likely due to gallstones is admitted within 12 hours of onset. Which early management is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Balanced crystalloid (LR) guided resuscitation and early enteral nutrition

Answer

Aggressive NS to target urine output with avoidance of LR

Answer

Prophylactic antibiotics

Answer

Delay feeding until pain-free

Answer

Immediate ERCP for all cases

Practice question

A 59-year-old with pancreatitis (lipase 10× ULN) likely due to gallstones is admitted within 12 hours of onset. Which early management is recommended?