Question

A 34-year-old man presents to the emergency department with fever 39.5°C, tachycardia 120 bpm, BP 92/54 mmHg, RR 26/min and suspected pneumonia on chest radiograph. According to CAEP sepsis guidance, what is the most appropriate initial management bundle in the first hour?

Accepted Answer

Give broad-spectrum IV antibiotics and 30 mL/kg IV crystalloid bolus, and measure lactate

Answer

Obtain blood cultures and wait for results before starting antibiotics

Answer

Give vasopressors immediately without fluids

Answer

Start oral antibiotics if tolerated and observe

Answer

Delay interventions until ICU review

Practice question

A 34-year-old man presents to the emergency department with fever 39.5°C, tachycardia 120 bpm, BP 92/54 mmHg, RR 26/min and suspected pneumonia on chest radiograph. According to CAEP sepsis guidance, what is the most appropriate initial management bundle in the first hour?