Question

A 70-kg adult with septic shock receives 2 L of crystalloid. Weight 70 kg. How much initial fluid is recommended within 3 hours?

Accepted Answer

30 mL/kg (2.1 L)

Answer

10 mL/kg (700 mL)

Answer

20 mL/kg (1.4 L)

Answer

40 mL/kg (2.8 L)

Answer

No fluid; start pressors immediately

Practice question

A 70-kg adult with septic shock receives 2 L of crystalloid. Weight 70 kg. How much initial fluid is recommended within 3 hours?