A 64-year-old diabetic with foot ulcer and sepsis begins fluids. What fluid is recommended for initial resuscitation?...

Question

A 64-year-old diabetic with foot ulcer and sepsis begins fluids. What fluid is recommended for initial resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

Crystalloid (e.g., balanced crystalloids or normal saline) 30 mL/kg

Answer

Hydroxyethyl starch solutions

Answer

Albumin first line for all

Answer

Hypertonic saline

Answer

No fluids until vasopressors

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Sepsis-Fluid Resuscitation