A 70-kg patient with septic shock, MAP 54 mm Hg, lactate 5.2 mmol/L. What initial fluid bolus is recommended?...

Question

A 70-kg patient with septic shock, MAP 54 mm Hg, lactate 5.2 mmol/L. What initial fluid bolus is recommended?

Accepted Answer

30 mL/kg balanced crystalloids (~2.1 L)

Answer

500 mL normal saline once

Answer

1 L dextrose 5%

Answer

Albumin 25% 100 mL

Answer

No fluids; start pressors only

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