Question

A 72-year-old in septic shock has MAP 58 mm Hg and lactate 5.0 mmol/L. Which initial fluid strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

30 mL/kg balanced crystalloids within 3 hours

Answer

25 mL/kg albumin over 1 hour

Answer

Colloid boluses until CVP 12-15 mm Hg

Answer

D5W 1 L bolus then reassess

Answer

No fluids until vasopressors started

Practice question

A 72-year-old in septic shock has MAP 58 mm Hg and lactate 5.0 mmol/L. Which initial fluid strategy is recommended?