A 75‑year‑old with pneumonia meets septic shock criteria (MAP 58 mmHg after fluids, lactate 4.0 mmol/L) and needs resuscitation. Which statement is co...

Question

A 75‑year‑old with pneumonia meets septic shock criteria (MAP 58 mmHg after fluids, lactate 4.0 mmol/L) and needs resuscitation. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Give at least 30 mL/kg of balanced crystalloid rapidly and start broad‑spectrum antibiotics as soon as possible

Answer

Restrict fluids initially and start norepinephrine first

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Start steroids before fluids and antibiotics

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Use hydroxyethyl starch for rapid volume expansion

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Delay antibiotics until cultures result if the patient is stable

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Septic Shock-Initial Bundle

A 75‑year‑old with pneumonia meets septic shock criteria (MAP 58 mmHg after fluids, lactate 4.0 mmol/L) and needs resuscitation. Which statement is correct?