Question

A 64-year-old with suspected septic shock: MAP 55 mm Hg, lactate 5.2 mmol/L after recognition. Initial fluid recommendation?

Accepted Answer

30 mL/kg IV crystalloid rapidly

Answer

10 mL/kg balanced crystalloid within 3 hours

Answer

20 mL/kg normal saline over 3 hours

Answer

Albumin 25% 1 g/kg

Answer

No fluids until cultures return

Practice question

A 64-year-old with suspected septic shock: MAP 55 mm Hg, lactate 5.2 mmol/L after recognition. Initial fluid recommendation?