Question

A 58-year-old woman with septic shock (MAP 58 mm Hg, lactate 5.0 mmol/L) receives broad-spectrum antibiotics. Weight is 70 kg. What initial fluid bolus is recommended in the first hour?

Accepted Answer

1000 mL of balanced crystalloid

Answer

No fluids until central venous pressure measured

Answer

2000 mL of albumin 5%

Answer

100 mL of balanced crystalloid

Answer

500 mL of normal saline

Practice question

A 58-year-old woman with septic shock (MAP 58 mm Hg, lactate 5.0 mmol/L) receives broad-spectrum antibiotics. Weight is 70 kg. What initial fluid bolus is recommended in the first hour?