A 60-year-old with suspected sepsis receives 30 mL/kg fluids but remains hypotensive. Target MAP and approach?...

Question

A 60-year-old with suspected sepsis receives 30 mL/kg fluids but remains hypotensive. Target MAP and approach?

Accepted Answer

MAP ≥65 mm Hg with norepinephrine first

Answer

MAP ≥55 mm Hg with dopamine first

Answer

MAP ≥75 mm Hg with phenylephrine first

Answer

No vasopressors until lactate normalizes

Answer

Add vasopressin as first-line instead of norepinephrine

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Septic Shock