Question

A patient with suspected septic shock has MAP 58 mm Hg after a 30 mL/kg crystalloid bolus; broad-spectrum antibiotics are available. What is the recommended timing for antimicrobial administration?

Accepted Answer

Within 1 hour when septic shock is suspected

Answer

Within 6 hours of recognition

Answer

After central line placement

Answer

After ICU transfer

Answer

Only after blood cultures result

Practice question

A patient with suspected septic shock has MAP 58 mm Hg after a 30 mL/kg crystalloid bolus; broad-spectrum antibiotics are available. What is the recommended timing for antimicrobial administration?