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A 63 year old previously well woman presents to the Emergency Department with sudden onset of severe constant generalised abdominal pain. T 37.1°C, PR 154/min irregularly irregular, BP 110/80mmHg. Her abdomen is mildly tender generally. An erect chest X-ray reveals no evidence of free gas. Which of the following is the most important management?