A 67-year-old man presents to the emergency department with fever, hypotension (BP 80/50 mmHg), tachycardia and suspected pneumonia. After initial ass...

Question

A 67-year-old man presents to the emergency department with fever, hypotension (BP 80/50 mmHg), tachycardia and suspected pneumonia. After initial assessment, what is the most appropriate first-hour management priority according to sepsis bundles?

Accepted Answer

Administer broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics and 30 mL/kg crystalloid bolus

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Obtain CT scan of chest and abdomen before treatment

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Begin vasopressor therapy before fluids

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Delay antibiotics until blood cultures have finalised

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Start oral antibiotics and discharge with close follow-up

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Septic shock

A 67-year-old man presents to the emergency department with fever, hypotension (BP 80/50 mmHg), tachycardia and suspected pneumonia. After initial assessment, what is the most appropriate first-hour management priority according to sepsis bundles?