Question

A 68-year-old presents with sepsis from pneumonia: MAP 58 mm Hg

Accepted Answer

Administer 30 mL/kg crystalloid within 3 hours and start vasopressors to target MAP ≥65 mm Hg; obtain cultures and give antibiotics promptly

Answer

lactate 5.2 mmol/L after fluids

Answer

persistent hypotension. What bundle elements are recommended now?

Answer

Restrict fluids until central venous pressure is measured

Answer

Delay antibiotics until procalcitonin is available

Practice question

A 68-year-old presents with sepsis from pneumonia: MAP 58 mm Hg