Question

A 60-year-old with suspected sepsis (NEWS score 6) presents hypotensive and tachycardic. According to NICE guidelines what is an essential initial step in management?

Accepted Answer

Administer IV antibiotics within 1 hour

Answer

Wait for culture results before giving antibiotics

Answer

Oral antibiotics if comfortable

Answer

Immediate CT scan of the abdomen

Answer

Fluid restriction

Practice question

A 60-year-old with suspected sepsis (NEWS score 6) presents hypotensive and tachycardic. According to NICE guidelines what is an essential initial step in management?