Question

A 75-year-old presents with fever, tachycardia, hypotension, and confusion. Lactate is 4 mmol/L. According to Sepsis guidelines, what should be done within the first hour?

Accepted Answer

Administer broad-spectrum IV antibiotics

Answer

Wait for blood culture results before antibiotics

Answer

Perform CT scan to find source

Answer

Only give IV fluids if hypotensive after 2 hours

Answer

Give high-dose steroids immediately

Practice question

A 75-year-old presents with fever, tachycardia, hypotension, and confusion. Lactate is 4 mmol/L. According to Sepsis guidelines, what should be done within the first hour?