Question

A 61-year-old admitted with pneumonia and septic shock received 30 mL/kg balanced crystalloids rapidly. MAP remains 58 mmHg after fluids. Next step?

Accepted Answer

Start norepinephrine to target MAP ≥65 mmHg

Answer

Add dopamine first

Answer

Give more albumin only

Answer

Wait for central venous line before any vasopressor

Answer

Switch to phenylephrine first-line

Practice question

A 61-year-old admitted with pneumonia and septic shock received 30 mL/kg balanced crystalloids rapidly. MAP remains 58 mmHg after fluids. Next step?