Question

A 76-year-old hospitalized with sepsis from pyelonephritis receives 30 mL/kg crystalloid and broad-spectrum antibiotics within 1 hour. MAP remains 58 mm Hg. Next best vasopressor?

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine

Answer

Dopamine

Answer

Phenylephrine

Answer

Vasopressin as first line

Answer

Epinephrine as first line

Practice question

A 76-year-old hospitalized with sepsis from pyelonephritis receives 30 mL/kg crystalloid and broad-spectrum antibiotics within 1 hour. MAP remains 58 mm Hg. Next best vasopressor?