Question

A 68-year-old man presents with septic shock (lactate 5.0 mmol/L, MAP 55 mm Hg). What is the recommended initial fluid resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

No fluids until after antibiotics

Answer

Albumin 1 g/kg within 1 hour

Answer

Hypertonic saline 3% 500 mL bolus

Answer

Crystalloid 10 mL/kg over 6 hours

Answer

Balanced or normal saline 30 mL/kg within the first 3 hours

Practice question

A 68-year-old man presents with septic shock (lactate 5.0 mmol/L, MAP 55 mm Hg). What is the recommended initial fluid resuscitation?