<prompt> Ideal fluid of choice in a 35 year old man presenting with acute pancreatitisIsotonic crystalloid by IV lineHypeonic saline by IV lineHypotonic saline by central lineVasopressin  <response>: While there are proponents for agrressive fluid therapy and for specific resuscitation goals, it is probably best to resuscitate with a balanced crystalloid and to restore normal blood volume, blood pressure and urine output. On the basis of recent data it appears that lactated Ringers solution may be superior to normal saline in reducing the systemic Inflammatory response Ref: schwazs principle of surgery 10th edition Pgno : 1358 