Question

A 68 kg man arrives in septic shock (MAP 58 mmHg, lactate 5.2 mmol/L) from presumed pneumonia. After cultures are obtained, what fluid recommendation aligns with initial resuscitation bundles?

Accepted Answer

Crystalloid 30 mL/kg within the first 3 hours

Answer

Crystalloid 10 mL/kg over 3 hours

Answer

Crystalloid 20 mL/kg over 1 hour

Answer

Albumin 1 g/kg bolus immediately

Answer

No fluid until central venous pressure is measured

Practice question

A 68 kg man arrives in septic shock (MAP 58 mmHg, lactate 5.2 mmol/L) from presumed pneumonia. After cultures are obtained, what fluid recommendation aligns with initial resuscitation bundles?