A 64-year-old with suspected sepsis has lactate 5.2 mmol/L and hypotension. After 30 mL/kg crystalloid, MAP remains low. Which bundle element is corre...

Question

A 64-year-old with suspected sepsis has lactate 5.2 mmol/L and hypotension. After 30 mL/kg crystalloid, MAP remains low. Which bundle element is correct?

Accepted Answer

Start norepinephrine to target MAP ≥65 mm Hg

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Delay antibiotics until cultures return

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Target MAP ≥55 mm Hg

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Give hydroxyethyl starch bolus

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Restrict further fluids regardless of exam

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Septic Shock

A 64-year-old with suspected sepsis has lactate 5.2 mmol/L and hypotension. After 30 mL/kg crystalloid, MAP remains low. Which bundle element is correct?