Question

A 59-year-old woman with fever, tachycardia and confusion has suspected sepsis. Which action is most time-critical according to guidance?

Accepted Answer

Prescribe broad-spectrum antibiotics within 1 hour

Answer

Start IV fluids within 4 hours

Answer

Obtain CT abdomen

Answer

Begin low-dose steroids

Answer

Start prophylactic LMWH

Practice question

A 59-year-old woman with fever, tachycardia and confusion has suspected sepsis. Which action is most time-critical according to guidance?