A 71-year-old man in septic shock remains hypotensive at MAP 58 mm Hg after receiving 2.2 L crystalloid (30 mL/kg). Which vasopressor should be starte...

Question

A 71-year-old man in septic shock remains hypotensive at MAP 58 mm Hg after receiving 2.2 L crystalloid (30 mL/kg). Which vasopressor should be started first to target MAP ≥65 mm Hg?

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine infusion

Answer

Dopamine infusion

Answer

Phenylephrine infusion

Answer

Epinephrine infusion

Answer

Vasopressin infusion as sole agent

Septic Shock — MRCEM SBA MCQ

A 71-year-old man in septic shock remains hypotensive at MAP 58 mm Hg after receiving 2.2 L crystalloid (30 mL/kg). Which vasopressor should be started first to target MAP ≥65 mm Hg?