Question

In acute pancreatitis without shock or anuria, which initial fluid strategy is preferred?

Accepted Answer

Lactated Ringer's for resuscitation with a moderate strategy

Answer

Normal saline aggressive boluses to 5 L in 6 hours

Answer

Hypertonic saline bolus then maintenance

Answer

Colloids to maintain albumin

Answer

No IV fluids until hematocrit falls

Practice question

In acute pancreatitis without shock or anuria, which initial fluid strategy is preferred?