Question

A middle-aged patient is brought in with suspected sepsis: fever, tachycardia, and hypotension. Blood lactate is elevated. According to the 'Sepsis Six' protocol, which initial measure is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Obtain blood cultures and administer IV antibiotics

Answer

Immediate laparotomy

Answer

Delayed fluid resuscitation

Answer

High-dose steroids

Answer

CT scan of the chest/abdomen/pelvis immediately

Practice question

A middle-aged patient is brought in with suspected sepsis: fever, tachycardia, and hypotension. Blood lactate is elevated. According to the 'Sepsis Six' protocol, which initial measure is recommended?