Question

A 35-year-old presents with fever, hypotension (BP 86/54), HR 124, RR 28, lactate 4.2 mmol/L. First action in the 'Sepsis Six'?

Accepted Answer

Take blood cultures then start IV antibiotics

Answer

Start IV antibiotics then take cultures

Answer

Give IV fluids only

Answer

Start vasopressors immediately

Answer

Obtain CT scan urgently

Practice question

A 35-year-old presents with fever, hypotension (BP 86/54), HR 124, RR 28, lactate 4.2 mmol/L. First action in the 'Sepsis Six'?