Question

A 68-year-old woman with suspected septic shock receives 30 mL/kg crystalloid. She remains hypotensive. Next step?

Accepted Answer

Start norepinephrine to target MAP ≥65 mmHg

Answer

Start dopamine to target MAP ≥85 mmHg

Answer

Give additional fluid to 80 mL/kg before vasopressors

Answer

Start phenylephrine as first-line

Answer

Await central line before any vasopressor

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman with suspected septic shock receives 30 mL/kg crystalloid. She remains hypotensive. Next step?