A 35-year-old presents with penetrating trauma and hemorrhagic shock; after control of bleeding, he develops sepsis 12 hours later (MAP 58, lactate 4....

Question

A 35-year-old presents with penetrating trauma and hemorrhagic shock; after control of bleeding, he develops sepsis 12 hours later (MAP 58, lactate 4.5). Which vasopressor is first-line after adequate fluids fail to restore MAP ≥65?

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine

Answer

Epinephrine

Answer

Dopamine

Answer

Phenylephrine

Answer

Vasopressin as first-line

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Septic shock-vasopressor choice

A 35-year-old presents with penetrating trauma and hemorrhagic shock; after control of bleeding, he develops sepsis 12 hours later (MAP 58, lactate 4.5). Which vasopressor is first-line after adequate fluids fail to restore MAP ≥65?