Question

A 72-year-old with suspected septic shock has MAP 58 mm Hg, lactate 4.2 mmol/L, and cool extremities. According to current sepsis guidance, which initial fluid strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Crystalloid 30 mL/kg within the first 3 hours

Answer

Colloid 10 mL/kg over 1 hour

Answer

Crystalloid 15 mL/kg over 3 hours

Answer

Crystalloid 60 mL/kg as fast as possible

Answer

Albumin 1 g/kg immediately

Practice question

A 72-year-old with suspected septic shock has MAP 58 mm Hg, lactate 4.2 mmol/L, and cool extremities. According to current sepsis guidance, which initial fluid strategy is recommended?