Question

A 58‑year‑old man presents with suspected sepsis: T 39.2°C (102.6°F), HR 118, BP 84/52, RR 26, SpO₂ 95% RA, lactate 5.1 mmol/L. After obtaining blood cultures, what fluid resuscitation is recommended immediately?

Accepted Answer

30 mL/kg balanced crystalloid rapidly, then reassess

Answer

10 mL/kg balanced crystalloid over 3 hours

Answer

20 mL/kg normal saline over 1 hour

Answer

Albumin 5% 500 mL bolus only

Answer

Hold fluids; start vasopressor first

Practice question

A 58‑year‑old man presents with suspected sepsis: T 39.2°C (102.6°F), HR 118, BP 84/52, RR 26, SpO₂ 95% RA, lactate 5.1 mmol/L. After obtaining blood cultures, what fluid resuscitation is recommended immediately?