A 58-year-old with suspected sepsis receives fluids and norepinephrine. MAP remains 60 mmHg. Which adjunct vasopressor is reasonable to add?...

Question

A 58-year-old with suspected sepsis receives fluids and norepinephrine. MAP remains 60 mmHg. Which adjunct vasopressor is reasonable to add?

Accepted Answer

Vasopressin 0.03 units/min

Answer

Phenylephrine as first add-on

Answer

Dobutamine infusion

Answer

Epinephrine as first add-on in all

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Dopamine as first add-on to increase MAP

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Septic Shock (Vasopressors)