A 58-year-old with suspected acute pancreatitis (lipase 3× ULN) and hypovolemia. Initial fluid strategy per ACG 2024?...

Question

A 58-year-old with suspected acute pancreatitis (lipase >3× ULN) and hypovolemia. Initial fluid strategy per ACG 2024?

Accepted Answer

Moderate goal-directed isotonic crystalloid (LR preferred)

Answer

Aggressive colloid resuscitation

Answer

Restrict fluids until hematocrit falls

Answer

Use 0.45% saline boluses

Answer

D5W infusion

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Acute Pancreatitis