Question

A 72-year-old with septic shock receives prompt diagnosis and antibiotics. What initial fluid resuscitation strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

30 mL/kg crystalloid within 3 hours

Answer

10 mL/kg crystalloid within 3 hours

Answer

15 mL/kg crystalloid within 3 hours

Answer

20 mL/kg crystalloid within 3 hours

Answer

Delay fluids until central venous access is obtained

Practice question

A 72-year-old with septic shock receives prompt diagnosis and antibiotics. What initial fluid resuscitation strategy is recommended?