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Background:

  • Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common cause of hospitalization with increasing incidence and significant mortality.
  • Fluid therapy is vital in the initial management of AP but remains controversial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on fluid therapy in acute pancreatitis.
  • To summarize recent clinical findings and provide evidence-based recommendations.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of clinical studies published within the last five years.
  • Analysis of data regarding fluid types, rates, and patient-specific factors.

Main Results:

  • Individualized fluid therapy is recommended, adapting volume to body mass, comorbidities, and clinical status.
  • Ringer's lactate is favored over normal saline, reducing ICU admission, complications, and mortality.
  • Moderate-rate infusion and avoiding colloids like hydroxyethyl starch are advised.

Conclusions:

  • Fluid therapy plays a pivotal role in managing acute pancreatitis.
  • Personalized fluid resuscitation with Ringer's lactate improves patient outcomes.
  • Current evidence supports specific guidelines for fluid administration in AP.