Question

A 62-year-old with septic shock (MAP 58 mm Hg, lactate 4.1 mmol/L) weighs 72 kg. Which initial fluid strategy aligns with current guidance?

Accepted Answer

Administer ~2.2 L (30 mL/kg) balanced crystalloid as rapidly as possible with reassessment

Answer

250 mL crystalloid bolus over 1 hour, reassess later

Answer

1 L colloid (albumin) bolus immediately

Answer

10 mL/kg crystalloid over 3 hours

Answer

Administer 30 mL/kg crystalloid over 6-12 hours

Practice question

A 62-year-old with septic shock (MAP 58 mm Hg, lactate 4.1 mmol/L) weighs 72 kg. Which initial fluid strategy aligns with current guidance?