A 61-year-old hospitalized for CAP develops septic shock. After 30 mL/kg crystalloids, MAP 58 mm Hg. Next step?...

Question

A 61-year-old hospitalized for CAP develops septic shock. After 30 mL/kg crystalloids, MAP 58 mm Hg. Next step?

Accepted Answer

Start norepinephrine as first-line vasopressor

Answer

Start dopamine

Answer

Start vasopressin first-line

Answer

Give more D5W

Answer

No vasopressor; wait

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Septic Shock (vasopressors)