A 29-year-old postpartum woman is febrile, tachycardic and hypotensive with suspected sepsis. According to NICE, what is the priority within 1 hour?...

Question

A 29-year-old postpartum woman is febrile, tachycardic and hypotensive with suspected sepsis. According to NICE, what is the priority within 1 hour?

Accepted Answer

Administer broad-spectrum IV antibiotics after cultures

Answer

Wait for microbiology advice

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Start oral antibiotics and observe

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Fluids only and review later

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CT abdomen first

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Sepsis