Question

A 64-year-old with suspected septic shock receives cultures. Initial fluid resuscitation should be:

Accepted Answer

30 mL/kg crystalloid within 1 hour

Answer

10 mL/kg crystalloid within 6 hours

Answer

Albumin first-line 30 mL/kg

Answer

Colloid bolus 10 mL/kg then vasopressor

Answer

Fluids only after vasopressor started

Practice question

A 64-year-old with suspected septic shock receives cultures. Initial fluid resuscitation should be: