A 58-year-old with suspected septic shock has MAP 58 mmHg and lactate 5.2 mmol/L. What initial fluid management is recommended?...

Question

A 58-year-old with suspected septic shock has MAP 58 mmHg and lactate 5.2 mmol/L. What initial fluid management is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Crystalloid 30 mL/kg within the first hours

Answer

10 mL/kg normal saline bolus

Answer

Albumin 1 g/kg immediately

Answer

Colloid 30 mL/kg

Answer

Restrict fluids and start norepinephrine first

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Septic Shock