Question

A 67-year-old admitted with pneumonia meets criteria for severe sepsis. After fluids and antibiotics, MAP remains 58 mm Hg. Next best step?

Accepted Answer

Start norepinephrine as first-line vasopressor

Answer

Start dopamine infusion

Answer

Start phenylephrine first-line

Answer

Give more fluids without assessment

Answer

Add dobutamine as first-line

Practice question

A 67-year-old admitted with pneumonia meets criteria for severe sepsis. After fluids and antibiotics, MAP remains 58 mm Hg. Next best step?