Question

A 34-year-old with an open fracture and hypotension meets sepsis criteria secondary to necrotizing infection. Despite 30 mL/kg LR, MAP remains 58 mm Hg. Which vasopressor is first-line to target MAP ≥65 mm Hg?

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine

Answer

Phenylephrine

Answer

Dopamine

Answer

Vasopressin as monotherapy

Answer

Epinephrine as first-line

Practice question

A 34-year-old with an open fracture and hypotension meets sepsis criteria secondary to necrotizing infection. Despite 30 mL/kg LR, MAP remains 58 mm Hg. Which vasopressor is first-line to target MAP ≥65 mm Hg?