A 60-year-old admitted with sepsis (MAP 55 mmHg after fluids). Best first-line vasopressor target strategy?...

Question

A 60-year-old admitted with sepsis (MAP 55 mmHg after fluids). Best first-line vasopressor target strategy?

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine to target MAP ≥65 mmHg

Answer

Dopamine to target MAP 80-90 mmHg

Answer

Phenylephrine to target MAP ≥75 mmHg

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Epinephrine first-line to MAP ≥65 mmHg

Answer

No vasopressors; give more fluids until MAP normal

Septic Shock — MRCEM SBA MCQ