Question

A 63-year-old with pneumonia becomes hypotensive and meets criteria for septic shock. Initial lactate 5.2 mmol/L. What is the recommended initial fluid volume?

Accepted Answer

20 mL/kg

Answer

10 mL/kg

Answer

30 mL/kg crystalloids within the first 3 hours

Answer

40 mL/kg

Answer

Crystalloid bolus only if lactate >6

Practice question

A 63-year-old with pneumonia becomes hypotensive and meets criteria for septic shock. Initial lactate 5.2 mmol/L. What is the recommended initial fluid volume?