Question

A 71-year-old with septic shock (MAP 58 mm Hg, lactate 5.2 mmol/L) receives 30 mL/kg balanced crystalloids. Which additional action should occur within 1 hour of recognizing sepsis?

Accepted Answer

Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics

Answer

Give hydrocortisone immediately to all patients

Answer

Obtain a CT scan before antibiotics

Answer

Start low-dose dopamine for renal protection

Answer

Delay vasopressors until 4 hours have passed

Practice question

A 71-year-old with septic shock (MAP 58 mm Hg, lactate 5.2 mmol/L) receives 30 mL/kg balanced crystalloids. Which additional action should occur within 1 hour of recognizing sepsis?