Question

A 70-year-old with sepsis (SBP 82 mm Hg after fluids, lactate 5 mmol/L) completes 30 mL/kg crystalloid. Next best vasopressor?

Accepted Answer

Start norepinephrine to target MAP ≥65 mm Hg

Answer

Start dopamine for renal perfusion

Answer

Phenylephrine as first-line

Answer

Vasopressin as first-line monotherapy

Answer

Epinephrine as first-line before norepinephrine

Practice question

A 70-year-old with sepsis (SBP 82 mm Hg after fluids, lactate 5 mmol/L) completes 30 mL/kg crystalloid. Next best vasopressor?