Question

A patient with septic shock remains hypotensive after fluids. Which is the first-line vasopressor and MAP target?

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine; MAP ≥65 mm Hg

Answer

Phenylephrine; MAP 55 mm Hg

Answer

Epinephrine; MAP 70-75 mm Hg

Answer

Dopamine; MAP 60 mm Hg

Answer

Vasopressin; MAP 80 mm Hg

Practice question

A patient with septic shock remains hypotensive after fluids. Which is the first-line vasopressor and MAP target?