Question

A 54-year-old man is brought to the ED with suspected sepsis secondary to pneumonia. He is confused, HR 125 bpm, BP 88/50 mmHg, and Lactate 4.5 mmol/L. Which intervention has the highest priority within the first hour?

Accepted Answer

Administration of broad-spectrum IV antibiotics

Answer

Administration of IV fluids 30ml/kg crystalloid bolus

Answer

Taking blood cultures

Answer

Measurement of urine output

Answer

Arranging Chest X-ray

Practice question

A 54-year-old man is brought to the ED with suspected sepsis secondary to pneumonia. He is confused, HR 125 bpm, BP 88/50 mmHg, and Lactate 4.5 mmol/L. Which intervention has the highest priority within the first hour?