Question

A 62-year-old with mild pancreatitis receives early aggressive fluids causing pulmonary oedema. Current guidance supports which approach?

Accepted Answer

Moderately aggressive hydration with LR and frequent reassessment

Answer

Aggressive fixed-fluid protocol without reassessment

Answer

Normal saline large-volume infusion preferred

Answer

NPO and TPN for all

Answer

Avoid feeding for 72 hours

Practice question

A 62-year-old with mild pancreatitis receives early aggressive fluids causing pulmonary oedema. Current guidance supports which approach?