A 70-year-old hospitalized with sepsis remains hypotensive after 30 mL/kg crystalloid. Which vasopressor strategy is first-line?...

Question

A 70-year-old hospitalized with sepsis remains hypotensive after 30 mL/kg crystalloid. Which vasopressor strategy is first-line?

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine to target MAP ≥65 mm Hg

Answer

Vasopressin as initial agent

Answer

Phenylephrine infusion

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Dopamine for renal protection

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Epinephrine first-line

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Septic Shock